The 30th anniversary of the Academic Year

Cambodia’s Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Lok Chumteav Men Sam An presides over here on Thursday the 30^th anniversary of the Academic Year (Sept. 24, 1979-Sept. 24, 2009).

Addressing the ceremony, Lok Chumteav Men Sam An recalled the first academic year situation in 1979 after the downfall of Khmer Rouge genocidal regime, in which Cambodia educational field faced with the untold difficulties such as lack of school materials and human resources and there were only some 500,000 students and 20,000 teachers in the countrywide.

In this 2008-2009 academic year, the students’ figures have reached over 2,000,000 and 45,000 teachers.

A working meeting to review the Implementation of Land Road Traffic Law

The Ministry of Interior opens a working meeting here on September 23 to review the Implementation of Land Road Traffic Law under the presidency of H.E. Sar Kheng, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior with the participation of the Minister of Information H.E. Khieu Kanharith; Minister of Transport and Public Works H.E. Tram Iv Tek and representatives of other relevant institutions.

According to the meeting’s report, the traffic police have seized 94,183 motorbikes and 1,136 vehicles, which have violated the traffic law.

28 students attend the upcoming 36th Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program

Cambodia’s Information Minister H.E. Khieu Kanharith meets here on Thursday with 28 students, who are scheduled to attend the upcoming 36^th Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program to be held from October 27 to December 17, 2009 in Asean countries and Japan

Samdech Heng Samrin meets with member of standing board of Vietnamese parliament

Cambodian National Assembly President Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrei Heng Samrin meets with Tran Dinh Dan, member of standing board of Vietnamese parliament here on September 23, during which the discussion focused on enhancing the bilateral cooperation between the legislative bodies of the two countries.

In the meeting, the Vietnamese guest told the Cambodian national president of a bilateral talk between the office of Vietnamese parliament and the general secretariat of the Cambodian national assembly, the purpose of which he said is to reach an agreement on cooperation in exchanging visit and improving the capacity of the parliamentary officials of the two countries.

Phnom Penh governor gives a souvenir gift to Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam

Phnom Penh governor Kep Chutema gives a souvenir gift to Deputy Prime Minister Truong Vinh Trong following a meeting between them held here on September 22.

In the meeting, the municipality governor told Truong Vinh Trong, who also is a chairman of the national committee for drug, prostitution and HIV/AIDS prevention and control of Vietnam, of the issues relating to the crackdown on a clandestine drug production, the drug trafficking and distribution and the setting up of detoxification centers. He also asked Vietnam to help build a building for treating drug users in Phnom Penh.

In reply, the Vietnamese deputy prime minister made his pledge to convey the municipality governor’s request to Vietnamese high-level officials for discussion and consideration, and respond to it later.

H.E. Keat Chhon meets with General Manager of Overseas Business Management Department, Bank of China

Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Keat Chhon, minister of Economy and Finance meets here on Tuesday with Mr. Wang Lijun, General Manager of Overseas Business Management Department, Bank of China Ltd.

On the occasion, Mr. Wang Lijun told Cambodian leader that his visit to Cambodia is to conduct a study on the country’s current conditions and investment environment in order to pave the way for his bank to make the exploitation in Cambodia in the near future.

n reply, H.E. Keat Chhon welcomed the Chinese bank’s investment purpose to Cambodia. He added that the investment will further enhance the cooperation between the two countries Cambodia and China in the domains of economic, trade, investment, business and special economic zone as well.

A signing ceremony of Memorandum of Understanding on Rubber Plantation Investment Cooperation

A signing ceremony of Memorandum of Understanding on Rubber Plantation Investment Cooperation between Cambodia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development was signed here on September 22 by H.E. Chan Sarun, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Cambodia and H.E. Cao Duc Phat, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam.

Under the freshly signed MoU, Cambodia and Vietnam will create a favorable environment for rubber growing and processing in Cambodia, especially in technology transfer, transport of materials and provision of equipment.

H.E. Khieu Kanharith warmly receives a US veteran journalist

Cambodian Minister of Information H.E. Khieu Kanharith warmly receives here Wednesday morning Mr. Carl Robinson, a US veteran journalist who is currently working for AP and Newsweek.

During the meeting, Mr. Carl Robinson told Cambodian minister that he wishes to gather veteran journalists who have experienced in US-Vietnam war as well as war in Cambodia to visit Cambodia.

In reply, H.E. Khieu Kanharith welcomed Mr. Robinson’s initiative and asked him to provide the names of those journalists who died in Cambodian war so as to request the Phnom Penh City Hall to erect a memorial stupa for them.

His Majesty Preah Bath Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni backs home

His Majesty Preah Bath Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia backs home Monday afternoon after spending more than two-week medical check-up in the People’s Republic of China.

The Cambodian monarch was warmly greeted on his arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport by Cambodian Senate President Samdech Akka Moha Thomma Pothisal Chea Sim, Cambodia’s Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, senators, parliamentarians and other high-ranking government officials.

Samdech Hun Sen meets with Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam

A visiting Vietnamese H.E. Truong Vinh Trong, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Committee for Combating Drug, HIV/AIDS and Prostitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam pays a courtesy visit to Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen at his Takhmao city’s residence on Sept. 21.

On the occasion, Cambodian premier warmly welcomed the bilateral cooperation to fight against drug trafficking crossing between the two countries Cambodia and Vietnam. Prime Minister Hun Sen also asked Vietnamese side to help build a rehabilitation center in Cambodia for Cambodian drug addicts because Vietnamese side have more experience and abilities in dealing with drug cases.

Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister General Ke Kim Yan meets with Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam

Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister General Ke Kim Yan, chairman of the Cambodian National Authority for Combating Drug meets here this morning with H.E. Truong Vinh Trong, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Committee for Combating Drug, HIV/AIDs and Prostitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

During the meeting, Gen. Ke Kim Yan warmly welcomed H.E. Truong Vinh Trong’s visit to Cambodia and considered the visit will further strengthen the bilateral cooperation between the two countries, particularly to fight against drug trafficking crossing.

The Grant Agreement and Loan Agreement for GMS Cambodia

A signing ceremony of the Grant Agreement for Second Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project and Loan Agreement for GMS Cambodia Northwest Provincial Road Improvement Project between the Royal Government of Cambodia and Asian Development Bank (ADB) was inked here recently by Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister H.E Keat Chhon, minister of Economy and Finance and ADB’s Vice President Mr. Lawrence Greenwood. Jr.

2nd GMS Economic corridors Forum

Ministers from the six nations sharing the Mekong River, meets here on September 16 in an effort to eliminate cross-border barriers to development that are impeding the countries’ economic growth.

During a two-day (Sept. 16-17) Economic Corridors Forum, senior government ministers have discussed concrete measures to address inadequate infrastructure, policy and logistical bottlenecks, and skill deficits along the three major economic corridors joining the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries of Cambodia, People’s Republic of China, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam.

H.E Keat Chhon meets with newly appointed representative of ADB to Cambodia

Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister H.E Keat Chhon (right), minister of Economy and Finance meets here on Sept. 16 with Mr. Putu Kamayana, newly appointed representative of Asian Development Bank (ADB) to Cambodia.

During the meeting, Mr. Putu Kamayana expressed his joyful to Cambodia and pledge to do his utmost in cooperation with the royal government of Cambodia as well as fulfillment his mission here.

In reply, H.E Keat Chhon warmly welcomed Mr. Putu Kamayana to Cambodia and expressed his convince that his presence here will further boost the implementation of financial field for the development of Cambodia.

H.E Keat Chhon meets with Vietnam’s ambassador to Cambodia

Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister H.E Keat Chhon (right), Minister of Economy and Finance meets here on Sept. 16 with Vietnam’s ambassador to Cambodia Mr. Ngo Anh Dung.

On the occasion, the ambassador highly appreciated the current all-field development of Cambodia as well as the progress on the bilateral cooperation between the two countries Cambodia and Vietnam.

In reply, Cambodian deputy premier said the progress on the bilateral cooperation between Cambodia and Vietnam is inseparable from the goodwill of the leaders and the peoples of the two nations, particularly the cooperation of the provinces along the common borders of the two countries.

He also expressed profound thanks to the government of Vietnam for providing financial assistance to Cambodian government in rehabilitation the National Road No.78 from Banlung town of Cambodia’s Mondulkiri province to the border with Vietnam.

The opening ceremony to mark the first International Democracy Day

Cambodian National Assembly President Samdech Akka Moha Ponhear Chakrei Heng Samrin presides over here on September 15 the opening ceremony to mark the first International Democracy Day in the Kingdom of Cambodia 15^th September with the theme “Democracy and Political Tolerance”, after it was adopted by the UN General Assembly in July 2007.

The event has attracted some 200 guests and representatives from senate, parliament, civil society and international community.

Samdech Hun Sen meets with A delegation of US Chevron Company

A delegation of US Chevron Company led by its Director Joseph Geagea pays a courtesy call on Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen at his Takhmao city’s residence in Kandal province on Sept 15.

On the occasion, Mr. Joseph Geagea told Premier Techo Hun Sen that his company has already submitted the application to the National Petroleum Authority of Cambodia for the bidding in oil exploration in Cambodian sea water at block 4.

In reply, Samdech Techo Hun Sen welcomed the news and further said that what the royal government of Cambodia wishes is to see the bidding conduct in the manner of transparency and accountability as well as benefit the company and the entire Cambodian people.

Royal Cambodian Armed Forces Commander-In-Chief meets with a visiting Royal Thai Air Force Commander

Royal Cambodian Armed Forces Commander-In-Chief Gen. Pol Sareoun meets here on September 14 with a visiting Royal Thai Air Force Commander Gen. Ithaporn Subhawong.

During the meeting, Cambodian general told Thai commander of Cambodia’s stance, which desires peace with its all neighboring countries.

Regarding Cambodia’s proposal to send its military officials to train technical skill in Thailand, the Thai commander has accepted and asked Cambodian military officials to study Thai language in depth first.

Samdech Hun Sen meets with President of MOECO Company of Japan

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen receives at his Takhmao city’s residence in Kandal province this morning Mr. Yoshiyuki Kagawa, President of MOECO Company of Japan.

On the occasion, Mr. Yoshiyuki Kagawa told Premier Techo Hun Sen that he is very pleased and impressed to join in the bidding for oil exploration in Cambodian sea water at block 4.

In reply, Samdech Techo Hun Sen welcomed the news and further said that what the royal government of Cambodia wishes is to see the bidding conduct in the manner of transparency and accountability as well as benefit the entire Cambodian people.

H.E Khieu Kanharith meets with newly appointed Ambassador of Russian Federation to Cambodia

Cambodian Information Minister H.E Khieu Kanharith meets here today with newly appointed Ambassador of Russian Federation to Cambodia Mr. Alexander Ignatov.

On the occasion, the Russian Ambassador told Cambodian minister of his purpose in extending the cooperation and exchanges the information between Cambodia and Russia.

In reply, H.E. Khieu Kanharith welcomed the Russian Ambassador’s wish and asked Russia to receive more Cambodian information ministry’s officials to train in Russia as some of them already can speak Russian language.

The 1st Semester Meeting of Public Finance Management Reform Committee

Cambodia’s Secretary of State of Economy and Finance Ministry H.E. Aun Ponmonirath chairs here on September 14 the 1^st Semester Meeting of Public Finance Management Reform Committee.

During the meeting, the committee has reviewed its past six-month work and put forth new action plans for another coming semester.

A Workshop on “The Memory of the World”

A Workshop on “The Memory of the World” organized by the Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts and supported by UNESCO was held here on Sept. 14 under the presidency of H.E. Som Sokun, Secretary of State of Culture and Fine Arts Ministry.

A Coordination Forum on AOP Integration and Improvement of Pro-TWGH Functioning

A Coordination Forum on AOP Integration and Improvement of Pro-TWGH Functioning which jointly organized by DIC and MEDICAM and supported by HSSPZ, GFATM and WB was closed in Preah Sihanouk province on Sept. 12 under the presidency of Professor Eng Hout, Secretary of State of the Health Ministry with the participation of the international organizations and other development partners of Cambodia’s Health Ministry.

Cambodian Acting Head of State offers food to the Buddhist monks at Kandal province

Cambodian Acting Head of State Samdech Akka Moha Thomma Pothisal Chea Sim together with his family members and other senior officials offers food to the Buddhist monks at Prek Praing pagoda at Kandal province’s Ponhear Leu district during day 9^th of Kan Ben ceremony on September 13.

On the occasion, Samdech Chea Sim also donated 25 million Riels (Cambodian Currency) roughly USD 6, 200 plus USD 2,000 to the Buddhist monks for the ceremony’s expenditure.

The ceremony of Prek Kdam Bridge connection at Kadal province

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen (center) accompanied by China Ambassador to Cambodia Ms. Zhang Jing Feng (1^st left) and other senior government officials lays the concrete as a symbol while presiding over the ceremony of Prek Kdam Bridge connection today at Kadal province’s Ponhear Leu district.

A 981 meter-long by 13 meter-wide Prek Kdam Bridge crossing Tonle Sap River was being built since June 2007 by loan from China with the amount of USD 30,866,594. So far, the construction work has completed some 89% and is expected to be finished in April 2010.

Addressing on the occasion, Cambodian premier expressed thanks to the ambassador of China for her efforts and Chinese government for providing loan to construct the bridge, which will contribute to the Cambodia’s development as well as Cambodian people’s poverty reduction.

Cambodian Red Cross President offers food and other offerings to the Buddhist monks at Kandal province

Cambodian Red Cross President Lok Chumteav Bun Rany Hun Sen, wife of Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Tehco Hun Sen, accompanied by her family members and the wives of other high-ranking government officials offers food and other offerings to the Buddhist monks during the day 8th of Kan Ben ceremony at Kandal province’s Champous Ka Ek pagoda on Sept. 12.

A Reproductive Health Association for Cambodia holds a summarize meeting in Preah Sihanouk province

A Reproductive Health Association for Cambodia (RHAC) holds a summarize meeting in Preah Sihanouk province on September 11 to review its works in 2009 and set up the new action plans for 2010 under the presidency of H.E Chev Kimheng, Preah Sihanouk province’s deputy governor.

According to the reports, RHAC has been implementing the 6-program project across the villages and health centers in Preah Shihanouk province such as the youth health program, HIV/AIDS program for vulnerable people, health program for workers at factories and enterprises, health support service program, the HIV/AIDS patient service at home and equity fund program for the poor people.

The dissemination on land ownership law to people at Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh Municipality’s Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction Department Director Mr. Chhay Rithy Sen, on Sept. 10 disseminates on land ownership law to people at Phnom Penh’s Sen Sok district.