Sunday, December 27, 2009

Samech Heng Samrin meets with 24 representatives of minority ethnic people




Cambodian National Assembly President Samech Akka Moha Chakrei Heng Samrin meets here on Dec. 24 with 24 representatives of minority ethnic people led by Mr. Yin Sopheap, United Nation’s Legal Expert to Asia Pacific Region in charge affairs for the right of justice having for minority ethnic people.

The Rural Development Committee of Siem Reap Province holds its annual meeting



The Rural Development Committee of Siem Reap Province holds its annual meeting on Dec. 22 under the presence of its Governor H.E. Sou Phirin with the participations of all relevant representatives from across the province.

The meeting has focused on the implementing process of reforming policy on discentralization and deconcenration program of the government of Cambodia and laws on the municipality, provinces, cities and districts’ management.

PM Meets Vietnamese Minister of Justice


Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen meets here on Dec. 22 with Mr. Ha Hung Cuong, Justice Minister of Vietnam.

On the occasion, Mr. Ha Hung Cuong told Premier Hun Sen of his visit here, is aimed to further boost the cooperation on juridical sector between both countries’ ministries.

He also informed Samdech Hun Sen of his meeting with Cambodia’s Supreme Court President H.E. Dith Munty, Phnom Penh Municipal Court President Chiv Keng and signed an agreement with his Cambodian counterpart H.E. Ang Vong Vatana to assist Cambodia in legal field, visit exchange, human resource development as well as the cooperation in the international arena.

In reply, Samdech Techo Hun Sen expressed his congratulations over the development of cooperation between both countries and asked the two ministries to continue cooperating on the mutual experiences’ exchanges, particularly on cross-border crimes.

Retired Army Forces to Get Social Concession Land



Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen presides over here yesterday the launching of the National Policy of Land Distribution for Retired Armed Forces to improve their living standards as well as to transform unused land into productive land.

Addressing the ceremony, Premier Techo Hun Sen urged all relevant ministries, committees, particularly the provincial authorities to quickly prepare the action plan relating to the identity and land allocation program for the prioritized retired armed forces.

A groundbreaking ceremony to construct the agricultural fertilizer factory in Kandal province




Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen accompanied by H.E. Suy Sem, Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy pushes bottom this morning to operate the machinery during a groundbreaking ceremony to construct the agricultural fertilizer factory at Kean Svay district, Kandal province.

The Five Star International Fertilize Cambodia will cost some US$ 65 million and will take two-year construction time. Once the factory put into operational, it has the capacity to produce some 350,000 tons per year in the first phase and follow by 500,000 tons annually in the second phase.

Cambodian Red Cross President receives a donation



Cambodian Red Cross President Lok Chumteav Bun Rany Hun Sen receives 50 million Dong (Vietnamese Currency) as a donation from Mr. Ao Yang Thinh, Vice Chairman of the Dong Nai Province People’s Committee during a meeting here on December 22.

Following on the same day, Lok Chumteav Bun Rany Hun Sen receives a truck from H.E. Keo Ratanak, delegate of the Royal Government of Cambodia and Director General of Electricity of Cambodia.

The groundbreaking ceremony to construct new houses for 33 families in Banteay Meanchey province



Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Yim Chay Li presides over the groundbreaking ceremony to construct new houses for 33 families at Ponleu Reatrey Sen Chey Community at Preah Ponlear village, Serey Sarphoan district, Banteay Meanchey province.

The meeting on the dissemination of social safety network in Cambodia



Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Yim Chay Li presides over the meeting on the dissemination of social safety network in Cambodia organized by Banteay Meanchey Provincial Hall on December 22 with the participations of local authorities from across the province.

Speaking on the occasion, H.E. Yim Chay Li said that the Royal Government of Cambodia has formed the social safety network aims at assisting the vulnerable people at communities by providing urgent foodstuff and social affairs mechanism as well.

His Majesty Promotes Cambodian Leaders to Five-Star General




Senate President Samdech Akka Moha Thomma Pothisal Chea Sim; National Assembly President Samdech Akka Moha Ponhear Chakrei Heng Samrin and Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen were promoted to the highest five-star general of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces in a separate royal decree signed by His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia dated on December 21.

Deputy Prime Minister Kong Sam Ol, Minister of the Royal Palace and the high representative of His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni, handed over the royal nomination decrees to the three nominees during a ceremony held at the Senate and National Assembly in Phnom Penh Dec. 22.

A meeting to review the country’s electricity service work



The Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy holds a meeting here yesterday to review the country’s electricity service work under the presidency of its Minister H.E. Suy Sem with the participations of all relevant partners.

Addressing the meeting, the minister said the government of Cambodia has been preparing to open for the investment on the construction of large-scale electricity power plants including hydropower stations and electricity power plants run by charcoal as well in response to the electricity power’s demand.

General Kwan Siem inspects a 500 meter-long by 6 meter-wide concrete road



General Kwan Siem, commander of Royal Cambodian Armed Forces’ Engineering Unit on Dec. 17, inspects a 500 meter-long by 6 meter-wide concrete road built by Cambodian Television Network Fund to Cambodia’s Ta Moan Temple near Cambodian-Thai border.

Cambodia-Korea T-DMB Officially Launched


The Terrestrial Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (T-DMB) which equipped by the Republic of Korea was officially put into uses here on December 22 under the presidency of Cambodian Information Minister H.E. Khieu Kanharith; H.E. Youn-Hyun Park, Director General of Korea Communications Commission; H.E. Soon Kyung Jung, Vice President of the Korea Radio Promotion Association and H.E. Lee Kyung-Soo, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Cambodia.

T-DMB system will cover around 28 kilometer square in Phnom Penh for the first step and will then expand across the countrywide.

T-DMB is a modern multimedia broadcasting system which also available on mobile phone is being operated under the cooperation between Cambodian National Television (TVK), Korea Communications Commission and Korea Radio Promotion Association of the Republic of Korea.

Samdech Chea Sim meets with Vice President of China



Cambodian Senate President Samdech Akka Moha Thomma Pothisal Chea Sim meets here today with H.E. Xi Jinping, Vice President of the People’s Republic of China.

During the meeting, both sides discussed on further strengthening and consolidation on the ties of friendship, solidarity and cooperation, especially the cooperation between the legislative bodies of the two countries.

Moreover, Samdech Chea Sim has expressed thanks to the government and people of China for their precious assistance to Cambodia’s development and reaffirmed Cambodia’s firm stance over one-China policy.

Samdech Heng Samrin meets with Vice President of China



Cambodian National Assembly President Samdech Akka Moha Ponhear Chakrei Heng Samrin meets here today with H.E. Xi Jinping, Vice President of the People’s Republic of China.

In the meeting, both sides have focused on the further strengthening and consolidation on the ties of friendship, solidarity and cooperation, especially the cooperation between the legislative bodies of the two countries.

H.E. Keat Chhon meets with Governor of Import and Export Bank of China


Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Keat Chhon, Minister of Economic and Finance, meets here on Dec. 21 with Mr. Li Ruogu, Governor of Import and Export Bank of the People’s Republic of China.

In the meeting, both sides have discussed on the possibility for the expansion of the cooperation between the two countries, especially between the Import and Export Bank of the People’s Republic of China with the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Cambodia on the possibility for further using concession loans of Import and Export of China.

Cambodian Red Cross Vice President receives some 20 tons of rice as donation



Cambodian Red Cross Vice President Lok Chumteav Any Sok An receives some 20 tons of rice as donation from Mr. Ali Kokten, general manager of Zaman International School.

Chinese Vice President Arrives in Cambodia














A high-level delegation of the People’s Republic of China headed by its Vice President H.E. Mr. Xi Jiping arrives here this morning for a three-day state visit as guest of Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen.

H.E. Mr. Xi Jiping and his entourages were warmly greeted on their arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport by Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Sok An, Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers together with senators, lawmakers and members of the Chinese Association in Cambodia.

Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Ms. Zhang Jin Feng was also on hand.

A visiting H.E. Xi Jinping, Vice President of the People’s Republic of China, shakes hands with Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen before the bilateral talks.

A visiting H.E. Xi Jinping, Vice President of the People’s Republic of China accompanied by Premier Techo Hun Sen inspects the Royal Guards of Honor of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces.

A visiting H.E. Xi Jinping, Vice President of the People’s Republic of China and Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen pay tribute to the national anthems of the two nations.

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen holds and the informal meeting with a visiting H.E. Xi Jinping, Vice President of the People’s Republic of China.

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen and Chinese Vice President H.E. Mr. Xi Jinping preside over the 14- document signing ceremony here this afternoon.

- The Preferential Buyer’s Credit Loan Agreement on the Installation Project of Phnom Penh Transmission Loop Line Systems was signed by H.E. Oun Pon Monirath, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Kingdom of Cambodia and H.E. Mr. Li Ruogu, Governor of the Import and Export Bank of the People’s Republic of China.

- The Preferential Buyer’s Credit Loan Agreement on the Irrigation Project in Prey Veng Province was signed by H.E. Oun Pon Monirath, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Kingdom of Cambodia and H.E. Mr. Li Ruogu, Governor of the Import and Export Bank of the People’s Republic of China.

- The Preferential Buyer’s Credit Loan Agreement on the Construction Project of the National Road No. 3762 was signed by H.E. On Pon Monirath, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Kingdom of Cambodia and H.E. Mr. Li Ruogu, Governor of the Import and Export Bank of the People’s Republic of China.

The Framework Agreement on Transport Infrastructure Cooperation was singed by H.E. Tram Iv Teuk, Minister of Transport and Public Works of the Kingdom of Cambodia and H.E. Jiang Chaoliang, Governor of the Development Bank of the People’s Republic of China

The Exchange of Notes on the Construction Project of New Office Building for the Senate was signed by H.E. Tep Ngon, Second Vice President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia and H.E. Chen Jian, Vice Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China.

The Exchange of Notes on the Restoration and Conservation Project for Takeo Temple was signed by Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Sok An, Cabinet Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia and H.E. Chen Jian, Vice Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China

The Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation with a grant of 50 million Yuan was signed by Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Keat Chhon, Minister of Economy and Finance and H.E. Mr. Chen Jian, Vice Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China.

- The Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation with an interest-free loan of 50 million Yuan was signed by Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Keat Chhon, Minister of Economy and Finance and H.E. Chen Jian, Vice Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China.

- The Framework Agreement on a Concessional Loan to National Road No. 57B was signed by Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Keat Chhon, Minister of Economy and Finance and H.E. Mr. Chen Jian, Vice Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China.

- The Framework Agreement on a Concessional Loan to National Road No. 59 was signed by Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Keat Chhon, Minister of Economy and Finance and H.E. Mr. Chen Jian, Vice Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China.

The Concessional Loan Agreement on the Construction Project of the National Road No. 57B was signed by Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Keat Chhon, Minister of Economy and Finance of the Kingdom of Cambodia and H.E. Mr. Li Ruogu, Governor of the Import and Export Bank of the People’s Republic of China.

- The Concessional Loan Agreement on the Construction Project of the National Road No. 59 was signed by Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Keat Chhon, Minister of Economy and Finance and H.E. Mr. Li Ruogu, Governor of Import and Export Bank of the People’s Republic of China.

- The General Loan Agreement regarding Utilization of Preferential Buyer’s Credit was signed by Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Keat Chhon, Minister of Economy and Finance and H.E. Mr. Li Ruogu, Governor of the Import and Export Bank of the People’s Republic of China.

The Framework Agreement on the Project of Providing Communication Equipment to the Ministry of Economy and Finance was signed by Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Keat Chhon, Minister of Economy and Finance of the Kingdom of Cambodia and H.E. Mr. Yang Shu, Vice President of Huawei Technology Company of the People’s Republic of China

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen toasts a glass of champagne with H.E. Mr. Xi Jinping, Vice President of the People’s Republic of China during an official dinner banquet here this evening.

Cambodian Red Cross President receives donations from charities



Cambodian Red Cross President Lok Chumteav Bun Rany Hun Sen receives here last Friday donations from charities including USD 30,000 from Ms. Oknha Pheap Heak, representative of Chip Mong Company; USD 35,000 and 200 coupons for free medical check-up from Chinese Association in Cambodia led by Mr. Oknha Duong Chhiv and USD 5,000 and a television from Mr. Hor Man, representative of SUNSIMEXCO Company.

A top level delegation of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam pays a two-day visit at Preah Sihanouk province



A top level delegation of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam led by H.E. Nong Duc Manh, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam accompanied by Cambodian Deputy Prime Minster Kong Som Ol, Minister of the Royal Palace pays a two-day visit at Preah Sihanouk province.

During his stay there from December 18-19, H.E. Nong Duc Manh and his accompanied delegation was warmly welcomed by the provincial governor, other senior officials and the people of the province.

The delegation has also visited the Preah Sihanouk City International Seaport and other interesting places.

H.E. Khieu Kanharith meets with the delegation of Russia’s Radio and Television



Information Minister H.E. Khieu Kanharith meets here on Dec. 19 with the delegation of Russia’s Radio and Television led by Mr. Alexander I. Ignatov, Ambassador of Russian Federation to Cambodia.

During the meeting, Mr. Alexander I. Ignatov told Cambodian minister of the Russian delegation’s purpose is seeking for the news exchange cooperation with radio and television of Cambodia.

In reply, H.E Khieu Kanharith has agreed with the purpose and recommended the representative of Russian Radio and Television to meet with the representatives of Cambodian television and radio to discuss on the issues.