10th Cambodia Book Fair Begins
Phnom Penh, December 15, 2023 --Cambodia kick-started its national book fair 2023 on Dec. 14 at the Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre, at the heart of Phnom Penh.Addressing the official opening of the 10th Cambodia Book Fair, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth, and Sports H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron emphasised that reading is the foundation of learning that must be cultivated from a young age.He thanked the working group of the Cambodia Book Fair organising committee, students, writers, publishers, national and international organisations, and all sponsors that dedicate their time and energy to supporting the fair, which gets more popular from year to year.Themed “Master in Writing, Grow in Reading, Rise in Knowledge,” the four-day book fair features around 300 booths with tens of thousands of reading materials.
Dr. Kao Kim Hourn Receives President of China Institute of Reform and Development and Delegation of China-ASEAN Expo Secretariat
Phnom Penh, December 14, 2023 --H.E Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, met with Mr. Chi Fulin, President of the China Institute for Reform and Development, on the morning of December 13, 2023, at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia.The two sides exchanged views on ways to further strengthen ASEAN-China economic and trade cooperation, especially within the framework of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP), as well as regional cooperation of Blue economy.In the afternoon, H.E Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, received a delegation from the China-ASEAN Expo Secretariat (CAEXPO) led by Dr. WEI Zhaohui, Secretary-General.Both sides exchanged views on the 21st CAEXPO in September 2024, especially as 2024 was chosen as the year of people-to-people exchanges between ASEAN and China.In the evening of December 13, 2023, at the official residence of the Ambassador of Canada to ASEAN in Jakarta, Republic of Indonesia, H.E Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, attended the unveiling ceremony of the new ASEAN-Canada Strategic Partnership.
Cambodia remains committed to working more closely with UN human rights mechanisms
Phnom Penh, December 13, 2023 --A senior official of the Cambodian Human Rights Committee said that Cambodia remained committed to working more closely with the United Nation Human Rights Mechanism.Speaking on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 11, Senior Minister Keo Remy, Chairman of the Cambodian Human Rights Committee, said that in the spirit of universal and inalienable human rights, Cambodia remained committed to working more closely with the United Nation Human Rights Mechanism.The Senior Minister further said Cambodia had welcomed the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and has accepted the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia since1993, while Cambodia is also a party to eight of the nine core international human rights treaties.He added that the new Royal Government has set out the first phase pentagonal Strategic Policy, in which "strengthening social protection" has been considered a priority. Cambodia would focus on expanding health care services to cover 9 million people, providing vocational training to 1.5 million young people from poor families, expanding internet services to commune offices, schools and health centers from 2024 and the supply of electricity to all villages before 2030.
Renowned Former Singapore FM Discusses ASEAN's Role in the Era of Multipolarity
Phnom Penh, December 08, 2023 --Visiting renowned former Singapore Foreign Minister, Mr. George Yeo, has given a special public lecture titled "Maintaining ASEAN's Balance in the Transition to a Multipolar World" at the National Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations (NIDIR) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC).According to the MFAIC, Mr. Yeo is a visiting scholar at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy of the National University of Singapore and the Founding Patron of its Asia Competitiveness Institute. Mr. Yeo has held senior positions in both public and private sectors. He served 23 years (1988-2011) in the Singapore Government as Minister of Information and Arts, Trade and Industry, and Foreign Affairs.At the start of the lecture held on Dec. 6, the former veteran diplomat and politician of Singapore noted the tremendous progress Cambodia has achieved over the past decades, transforming itself from a war-torn into an economically vibrant country. These unprecedented achievements could not have occurred without peace and political stability.Former Minister Yeo went on to discuss the rise of China. He believes that China's rise will present an economic challenge to the West; however, it will not threaten any country. In addition to China's rise, poles of power in other continents have emerged. The rise of these poles will transform the world into a multi-polar system despite U.S. and Western resistance.ASEAN needs to secure its position in this great transformation. Within this context, former Minister contended that ASEAN must adapt and adjust to changing pressures from different directions. However, former Minister Yeo cautioned that it is imperative that ASEAN not pick a side in the great power rivalry. Furthermore, ASEAN needs to maintain its unity. The organisation should continue to maintain the ASEAN Way of resolving issues. The former Minister counseled that it would be counter-productive for the United States to pressure ASEAN Member States to pick sides. If the United States did not pressure and interfere in the affairs of ASEAN Member States, these states would welcome the United States' engagement in the region.Two hundred people from ministries, embassies, universities, think tanks, and news agencies attended the special lecture. Many attendees asked thoughtful questions that drew responses from Mr. Yeo, incorporating multiple examples from current events, world history, and civilisations.Mr. Yeo was scheduled to deliver another special lecture at the Royal University of Phnom Penh titled "Threats and Opportunities for Small Countries in a Multipolar World" on Dec. 7.
Cambodia, Ireland to Further Tighten Their Bilateral Ties
Phnom Penh, December 06, 2023 --Cambodia and Ireland are committed to further strengthening their bilateral and multilateral relations and cooperation.The unwavering commitment was reiterated here on Dec. 5 by H.E. KHUON Phon Rattanak, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC), and H.E. Ms. Deirdre Ní Fhallúin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Ireland to the Kingdom of Cambodia.According to the MFAIC, during the cordial meeting, H.E. KHUON Phon Rattanak expressed his deep gratitude to the Republic of Ireland for its invaluable assistance to Cambodia over the years, particularly in demining and education.H.E. Ms. Deirdre Ní Fhallúin reaffirmed the Irish Government's commitment to providing continued assistance to Cambodia in humanitarian demining and nutrition support through regional assistance.Both parties also exchanged insightful views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.
Cambodia, Laos to Boost Parliamentary Cooperation
Phnom Penh, December 04, 2023 -- Cambodia and the Lao People's Democratic Republic have vowed to boost bilateral cooperation between the two countries' parliaments. The commitment was made in a meeting between H.E. Suos Yara, Chairman of the National Assembly Commission on Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, Propaganda, and Information (5th Commission), and H.E. Sanya Praseuth, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Assembly of the Lao People's Democratic Republic in Vientiane, Lao PDR, on Dec. 3. H.E. Suos Yara and H.E. Sanya Praseuth spoke highly of their traditional relations and blossoming bilateral and multilateral cooperation, allowing the two to stand ready to support each other in both the regional and international arenas. The two parliaments will continue implementing and monitoring joint agreements and have appreciated the Cambodia-Laos exchange study and visits, particularly on culture, education, sports, and tourism cooperation.
Ministries Organize Media Tour to Promote Cashew Nut Production
Phnom Penh, November 30, 2023 --The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce, on Nov. 29, hosted a media tour for a cashew production chain in three capital and provinces of Cambodia.Attended by 30 journalists from various Cambodian media institutions, the tour, supported by the European Union, aimed to engage the media in promoting Cambodia's priority commercial agro-industrial crops with market expansion and more exports, according to Secretary of State at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries H.E. Touch Bun Hour.Cashew is Cambodia's second-priority crop after rice because it is easy to grow, requires less water, and is more climate-resilient compared to other crops, he added.Based on surveys, 2.38 million hectares of Cambodia's land are suitable for growing cashew, which is now commonly grown in the provinces of Kampong Cham, Thbong Khmum, Kampong Thom, Kratie, Mondulkiri, Rattanakiri, Stung Treng, Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey, Siem Reap, and Kampong Chhnang.In the first nine months of 2023, Cambodia exported over 380,000 tonnes of fresh cashew nuts to China, Japan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Thailand.About 156 tonnes of processed cashew nuts were exported to China, the Czech Republic, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan, and the United States.The average price of fresh cashew nuts is between US$1,700 and US$1,900 per tonne, and the average annual harvest is between 600,000 and 800,000 tonnes.
ASEAN’s Challenges and Opportunities Forum Held in Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh, November 26, 2023 --The Club of Cambodian Journalists (CCJ) organised a forum on "ASEAN Future: Challenges and Opportunities" at the Sunway Hotel Phnom Penh on Nov. 25 under the chairmanship of H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN and Mr. Puy Kea, CCJ President with the participation of more than 70 journalists from 51 institutions.In the forum, H.E. Dr Kao Kim Hourn shared his views on “The Future of ASEAN: Challenges and Opportunities,” through a discussion with a group of Cambodian journalists.The ASEAN secretary-general also briefed the group on the latest developments in the region, including the important work of crafting the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, which is a long-term workplan shaping ASEAN’s strategic environment in the next 20 years.CCJ said the above topics were important for journalists to understand more about ASEAN's role, including ASEAN's solution to all challenges and world order in the face of superpower rivalry, particularly a road to "one community, one destiny" for economic prosperity.The forum was suited to regional and global situation, and was also an opportunity for journalists to learn more about ASEAN's role and future and provide a chance for journalists to ask questions related to the above topics to produce in-depth articles.
Rural Development Minister and German Ambassador Discuss Cooperation
Phnom Penh, November 18, 2023 --The Minister of Rural Development has received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to Cambodia for a cooperation discussion.The minister, H.E. Chhay Rithi Sen, met with the ambassador, H.E. Stefan Messerer, at the ministry on Nov. 17.He walked the German diplomat through the ministry's priorities, guided by the Royal Government's Pentagonal Strategy-Phase I.They include the expansion of rural road infrastructure and transport, better access to public services such as sanitation and hygiene in remote areas, and rural economic diversification through skills training and job creation for youths.Strengthening grassroots-level administrative services, sub-national institutional capacity building, and good governance is also the ministry's priority.H.E. Stefan Messerer spoke highly of the priorities as well as the overarching Pentagonal Strategy-Phase I and reaffirmed his commitment to support the ministry's rural development interventions.
Cambodian-Chinese Media Urged to Collaborate in Combating Fake News
Phnom Penh, November 17, 2023 --Minister of Information of Cambodia H.E. Neth Pheaktra has called on the Cambodian and Chinese journalists to work together to protect the integrity of international news by combating fake news and information interference in order to promote the building of a Community of Common Destiny for humanity.H.E. Minister made the appeal while he, Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Wang Wentian and visiting H.E. Hu Jinjun, Vice President of China Media Group, were presiding over the Cambodia-China High-Level Media Forum and 3rd Cambodia-China Cultural Exchange Forum, jointly organised by Cambodia-China Friendship Radio (CCFR) and the Cambodian Ministry of Information, at Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel this morning.H.E. Neth Pheaktra suggested China Central Radio and Television General Station, a leading international broadcasting body, strengthens cooperation with legal media organisations in Cambodia in various areas, such as technical innovation, human resource training, production and broadcasting and cultural exchange.Promotion of cultural exchange and integration between the two countries, as well as the broadcasting of achievements of cooperation and relations between the two peoples should be continued, he added.For his part, H.E. Wang Wentian laid stress on the key role played by medial, saying that it is an important element of people-to-people exchanges between Cambodia and China. Over the years, he continued, media has significantly contributed to the mutually beneficial cooperation in all fields between both nations.H.E. Ambassador recalled the high-level meetings between the Cambodian and Chinese top leaders this year, during which the two sides agreed to promote the synchronisation of the “Belt and Road” Initiative and the “Pentagonal Strategy”, accelerate the “Diamond” cooperation framework, and establish the “Industrial Development Corridor” and "Fish and Rice Corridor" as well as create a high-quality, high-level and high-standards Cambodia-China Community of Common Destiny on the new era.This year marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of Cambodia-China diplomatic ties, Cambodia-China Friendship Year, and the 10th anniversary of the “Belt and Road” Initiative.
PM: Cambodian Constitution Prohibits Foreign Ownership of Land
Phnom Penh, November 15, 2023 --Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, reconfirmed here this afternoon that the country’s constitution does not allow any foreigners to become landowners, but they can rent land for a long period of time.Speaking at the official inauguration ceremony of a cable-stayed bridge connecting Koh Norea development area to Koh Pich satellite city, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet said there have been some suggestions to the Royal Government to amend existing laws to authorise foreigners to own land, but they have been rejected.“That concept was proposed to facilitate the economy, but the Royal Government does not think that this proposal is necessary to help Cambodia’s real estate sector because the sector has progressed in the past 20 years despite the strict respect of our constitution,” he underlined.Anyway, the Premier added, Cambodia offers many favorable conditions to foreigners such as long-term lease for construction projects, while some foreigners seek Cambodian nationality, some others look for a Cambodian representative or set up a company to represent them locally.Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet said foreigners are allowed to rent a plot of land for a long period of time with legal procedures from 15 to 50 years.
Cambodia, Laos Vow to Promote Education Cooperation
Phnom Penh, November 16, 2023 --Cambodia and Laos have vowed to further promote their education cooperation, specifically the expansion of mutual scholarship provisions for students at both bachelor’s and master’s degree levels.The pledge was made in a meeting between H.E. Hang Chuon Naron, Minister of Education, Youth, and Sports, and H.E. Buakeo Phumvongsay, Ambassador of the Lao People's Democratic Republic to Cambodia, here in Phnom Penh on Nov. 14.H.E. Hang Chuon Naron spoke highly of the Lao government's contribution to Cambodia's human resources development.The two sides also exchanged appreciation for intimate relations and good cooperation between the two countries in all sectors, particularly education, culture, tourism, and economy.From 2000 to 2023, Cambodia has provided scholarships to 192 Lao students, and since 1985, 244 Cambodian students have received Lao scholarships.
Technical Skills Training for Youth Encouraged
Phnom Penh, November 11, 2023 --The Minister of Labour and Vocational Training has called on young people to sign up for the technical skills training demanded by the current job market, particularly the 4.0 Industrial Revolution.The minister, H.E. Heng Sour, made the appeal at the National Career and Productivity Fair 2023 at Koh Pich Exhibition and Convention Centre in Phnom Penh on Nov. 10.Youth and workers have to develop their capacity and skills before applying for jobs at companies, factories, and enterprises to effectively and efficiently deliver their work, said the minister.He also underlined the ministry's initiative to provide training to employees and workers at night and during the weekends and to encourage factories and enterprises to allow their employees to get overseas skills training.The National Career and Productivity Fair 2023 kicked off yesterday with 188 booths from some 150 companies, enterprises, ministries, institutions and educational and training establishments by offering over 20,000 job opportunities.More than 30,000 people are expected to visit this year's National Career and Productivity Fair.Interested candidates can seek more details about job opportunities and submit their application for the job that interests them on site.The two-day event is organised by the National Employment Agency (NEA) of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training in cooperation with the Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia (UYFC) in Phnom Penh, the Textile, Apparel, Footwear & Travel Goods Association in Cambodia (TAFTAC), with the support of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the People in Need Cambodia Organisation, and Swiss Contact.
French Embassy Hosts an Exhibition of Aerial and Satellite Images of Cambodia
Phnom Penh, November 08, 2023 --To mark the 70th anniversary of Cambodia's independence, the French Embassy is presenting an exhibition looking back over 70 years of total 30 aerial and satellite images, selected by the Institute of Research and Development (IRD), according to the embassy’s press release AKP received this afternoon.These photographs dating from the 1950s to the present day. These aerial shots bear witness to the transformations of Cambodia's territory over the decades, offering a new perspective on the country's evolution.The exhibition will be on view from Nov. 8 on the walls of the French Embassy in Cambodia, Monivong boulevard, Phnom Penh.Active in Cambodia for almost 20 years, the IRD has set up in-depth academic and institutional partnerships with the country's key institutions to respond, through innovation and the development of new technologies, to the challenges of sustainable development such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, pollution, food security linked to sustainable agriculture and global health in an approach that integrates the environment. Earth observation, based on the analysis of images acquired by sensors embarked on aircraft, satellites or drones, makes it possible to describe and monitor natural resources, their organisation and their changes. The IRD develops and uses digital tools and innovative models for image analysis, to obtain information on the evolution of landscapes.Since the first airborne images were taken in the 1950s, and then the first images from observation satellites in the 1980s, technologies have evolved enormously, with access today to a vast number of very high-resolution images. With the aim of developing Cambodia's capabilities in aerial and satellite image analysis and data access, the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC) and the IRD have joined forces to create the Khmer Earth Observation Laboratory (KHEOBS) in 2022. Supported by French institutions and infrastructure, the KHEOBS laboratory has already brought together scientists and students from various Cambodian universities and institutions for thematic training workshops.H.E. Jacques Pellet, Ambassador of France to Cambodia said KHEOBS is a laboratory of excellence that will train engineers and researchers and develop activities and projects using innovative Earth observation tools, both in Cambodia and at regional level. This project illustrates the quality of our scientific cooperation: few institutions in Cambodia had access to these technologies, he underlined.In the 1950s, France pioneered airborne photography with the Institut français de l'information géographique et forestière (IGNFI) to map its territories. In Cambodia, between 1952 and 1954, the IGNFI took some 11,000 shots, enabling a large part of the territory to be mapped. Today, this collection represents an exceptional archive that plunges us 70 years back into urban and rural landscapes. These archives are an invaluable resource on Cambodia's history, geography, archaeology, urban planning and environment. The French Embassy is supporting the "Khmer Aerial Photographic Archive" (KAPA) project, led by the IRD and the ITC within the framework of the KHEOBS laboratory, in collaboration with the IGNFI, so that it can be digitised and made accessible and usable free of charge for research. Once digitised, this photographic collection will be returned to Cambodia.From the 1980s onwards, satellite imagery for remote Earth observation and remote sensing was developed, notably by the French Centre national d'études spatiales (CNES). The IRD has played a major role in designing analysis methods, so that these images can be used to understand the evolution of territories by measuring and analysing urban, agricultural and forestry trends. Our ability to process large volumes of data means that these images can be used to monitor environmental and hydrological dynamics, and to set up warning systems.These images are supplemented by drone shots, which now make it easy to obtain highly accurate images repeatedly. New techniques for analyzing these images are being developed, making it possible to study soil evolution. These techniques offer Cambodia a wide range of applications to meet the challenges of environmental observation, in cooperation with various research organisations.As part of the 70th anniversary of independence, the French Embassy in Cambodia is also offering a rich cultural programme with a series of conferences and a film series at the French Institute of Cambodia, as well as an exhibition at the SOSORO Museum.
Ministry, Korean Eximbank Appreciate Cooperation
Phnom Penh, November 08, 2023 --The Ministry of Rural Development and the Korean Eximbank in Cambodia have appreciated mutual cooperation and vowed to bring it to a new height.The renewed commitment was highlighted in a meeting on Nov. 7 between the Minister of Rural Development, H.E. Chhay Rithisen, and the Director of Korean Eximbank in Cambodia, Ms. Minnie Chey, at the ministry.H.E. Chhay Rithisen spoke highly of the Korean Eximbank-supported Rural Roads Improvement Projects executed by the ministry.The minister also informed Ms. Minnie Chey of the ministry's priorities, including rural infrastructure connectivity, rural livelihood improvement and diversification, and strengthened rural service.Ms. Minnie Chey thanked the minister for the appreciation and looked forward to further fostering cooperation with the ministry in line with its priorities.
Cambodia, Singapore Amend Double Taxation Agreement
Phnom Penh, November 03, 2023 --The Kingdom of Cambodia and the Republic of Singapore have agreed to amend the bilateral Double Taxation Agreement (DTA), aiming to make the agreement consistent with the latest international standards.The Second Protocol Amending the Agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Government of the Republic of Singapore for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income was signed here on Nov. 2 between H.E. Dr. Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance and H.E. Ms. Teo Lay Cheng, Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore to Cambodia.The purpose of the "Second Protocol" is to amend the Cambodia-Singapore DTA in line with the latest international standards, especially under the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to face the Base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS).The "Cambodia-Singapore DTA Agreement" was signed on April 20, 2016 and entered into force on Jan. 1, 2018.
Cambodia, Australia Discuss Post and Telecommunications Cooperation
Phnom Penh, October 28, 2023 --Cambodia and Australia have discussed the advancement of bilateral collaboration on post and telecommunications, particularly cyber security and underwater cable and radio frequency spectrum resource management.The discussion took place between H.E. Chea Vandeth, Minister of Post and Telecommunications, and H.E. Justin Whyatt, Ambassador of Australia to Cambodia, at the ministry on Thursday.H.E. Justin Whyatt spoke highly of the ministry's achievements and efforts in combating cybercrime.H.E. Chea Vandeth underlined the ministry's priorities, including telecommunications infrastructure preparation and underwater fibre optic cable connection.He also highlighted the establishment of digital units at public ministries and institutions and digital education promotion through scholarship provision, construction of community technology centres, internet connection, and digital study programme preparation.He also requested Australia to attract more investments in post and telecommunications to Cambodia and to support the equipment for the community technology centres in Cambodia's provinces.
H.E. Peng Pornea Receives Delegation of the EU-ASEAN Business Council
Phnom Penh, October 27, 2023—A delegation of the EU-ASEAN Business Council, led by Mr. Tassilo Brinzer, Chairman of EuroCham Cambodia, shared the interests in investment opportunities and expanding existing investments in infrastructure sector in Cambodia.The interest was made known by the delegation while paying a courtesy call on H.E. Peng Pornea, Minister of Public Works and Transport, at the ministry office on Oct. 26.The meeting also aimed to expose the position of the Royal Government of Cambodia in the 7th Legislature to welcome all investments in the country.
Cambodia Bird’s Nest Business Forum Held to Boost Production and Export
Phnom Penh, October 25, 2025 --Cambodia Bird’s Nest Business Forum was held in Phnom Penh on Oct. 24 with an aim to promote the export of Cambodian birds’ nests to international markets.The forum was presided over by H.E. Samheng Bora, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Commerce and Bird’ Nests Associations from Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and China.“This forum was organised in order to boost the export of Cambodian bird’ nests by providing opportunities for national and international traders in the field to strengthen and expand trade cooperation, find trade partners, and increase the export of Cambodian bird’ nests to international markets,” the ministry said.At the event, Memorandum of Understanding between the Cambodian Swiftlet Bird’ Nests Manufacturers and Exporters Association and the Bird’ Nest Associations from China, Malaysia, Thailand and Viet Nam on Export Promotion of Cambodian Bird’ Nests to China, Malaysia, Thailand and Viet Nam were signed.The market price of fresh bird nests ranges from US$700 to US$900 per kilogramme and the value of processed products is between US$1,500 and US$2,000 per kilogramme, according to Cambodian Swiftlet Nest Manufacturers and Exporters Association.
Cambodian NA Encourages Economic Cooperation and People-to-People Connectivity with China’s Liaoning Province
Phnom Penh, October 23, 2023 --Cambodian National Assembly (NA) has encouraged the economic, trade and cultural cooperation and people-to-people connectivity between Cambodia and Liaoning, a northeastern Chinese province.H.E. Vong Sauth, Second NA Vice President, made the encouragement during a courtesy meeting with visiting H.E. Wang Mingyu, Vice Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference of Liaoning Province, at the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra this morning.On the occasion, H.E. Vong Saut laid stress on the good relations and cooperation between both countries’ legislative bodies and expressed the Cambodian NA’s support for the two governments for having recently signed a number of agreements that will bring benefits to the people of both countries.H.E. Wang Mingyu briefed H.E. Vong Sauth on the development of Liaoning, a potential province of China, especially in terms of industry, agriculture, technology and education. He also pledged to do his best to promote the economic, trade, tourism and cultural cooperation between Liaoning and Cambodia, particularly to strengthen the sister city alliance between Liaoning and Preah Sihanouk province of Cambodia.H.E. Vong Sauth praised Liaoning for its progress in all fields and supported the sister city alliance between the two provinces for the mutual interest of the two countries and peoples.