Outcomes Of Samdech Techo Hun Sen’s Participation In Boao Forum For Asia Annual Conference 2024

date_range 29-Mar-2024
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation this afternoon issued a press release on the outcomes of the participation of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Supreme Privy Council to His Majesty the King in the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2024 in China’s Henan province.

Second Layer Of Morodok Techo Flyover To Open For Temporary Use

date_range 29-Mar-2024
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Phnom Penh, March 29, 2024 --Phnom Penh Capital Hall has announced the opening of the second layer of the Morodok Techo Flyover for temporary use from April 1 onward.Signed by the governor, H.E. Khuong Sreng, the public notification was circulated on Mar. 28.The opening of the overpass, located in Khan Meanchey and Khan Chamkar Mon of Phnom Penh, aims especially to ease traffic during the upcoming Khmer New Year.The second layer of the overpass connects the Samdech Techo Hun Sen and Preah Monivong boulevards.Currently, only cleanup remains for the construction of the flyover. 

NBC Launches 'Love The Riel' Campaign

date_range 28-Mar-2024
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Phnom Penh, March 20, 2024 --The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) marks the 44th anniversary of Riel banknote printing with the 'Love the Riel' campaign.According to a public notification issued by NBC on Mar. 19, the campaign welcomes the exchange of old and torn riel banknotes with the new ones across Cambodia.Running from Mar. 20 until 29, the campaign with 'Riel, Sustainability, Development' as its motto is launched in cooperation with capital, provincial and municipal banking and financial institutions.During the campaign, the public can access their nearest banking and financial institutions for the exchange.Cambodia re-printed the first Riel banknotes on Mar. 20, 1980.

Cambodia Anti-Doping Agency Established

date_range 28-Mar-2024
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Phnom Penh, March 25, 2024 --Cambodia Anti-Doping Agency (CADA) was recently established in contribution to fighting against the consumption of illegal performance-enhancing drugs (PED) in sporting competitions.CADA, formed by a sub-decree dated Mar. 15 and released to the public today, is under the management of a Board of Directors headed by the Minister of Education, Youth and Sports with two deputies and two members from different ministries.According to the sub-decree, CADA consists of two specialised commissions: Commission of Doping Result Management and Penalty, and Commission of Therapeutic Use Exemptions.The primary duties of CADA are to develop policies, strategic plans, action plans and relevant regulations related to anti-doping in sport; conduct research and compile anti-doping programmes in sport; conduct research on and disseminate prohibited substances and methods; monitor the implementation of International Convention against Doping in Sport and World Anti-Doping Code; and so on, it pointed out.The organisation and functioning of CADA will be determined by a Prakas of the Minister of Education, Youth and Sports, the source underlined.CADA also has two offices – the Office of Administration, Planning, Education and Broadcasting, and the Office of Doping Control.

Cambodia Calls for Carbon Investment to Enhance Environmental Health

date_range 28-Mar-2024
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The Ministry of Environment has released a request for more carbon investment in Cambodia with the goal of enhancing the country's air, water, and soil cleanliness.On March 26, in Phnom Penh, Minister Eang Sophalleth met with Hoang Anh Dung, CEO of Vietnam's Investment and Trading Consulting Company Limited (INTRACO Holding), to discuss this request. The Minister underlined that corporations from Japan, Singapore, and Vietnam are among the players involved in carbon trading that Cambodia is willing to share dividends with.Hoang Anh Dung discussed the company's intentions to support the Ministry's environmental objectives by giving impoverished populations in isolated locations eco-friendly stoves and water filters. It is anticipated that this program will support international efforts to combat climate change by encouraging the use of clean energy sources and lowering emissions.In addition to praising INTRACO Holding's proposal, Minister Sophalleth presented the Ministry's bold plan to boost carbon trade by 41.7 percent by 2030. This objective reflects Cambodia's commitment to global efforts to mitigate climate change and is consistent with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.The cooperation emphasizes Cambodia's proactive approach to promoting global environmental health through sustainable practices and the growing significance of cross-border partnerships in tackling environmental concerns.

Kratie Province Achieves Mine-Free Status

date_range 27-Mar-2024
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Phnom Penh, March 26, 2024 --Kratie province has officially obtained the mine-free status under Samdech Techo Project for Mine Action (STP-MA) themed “Providing Safe Ground, Creating Smiles”.A ceremony to declare Kratie as a mine-free province was held in the provincial city this morning under the presidency of Samdech Kitti Sangaha Pundit Men Sam An, a Member of the Supreme Privy Council to His Majesty the King.In a post on his social media networks this morning, Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet extended his congratulations to this achievement, saying “Mar. 26, 2024 is a historic day when the people of Kratie province are freed from the threat of landmines and Kratie is the 15th province in Cambodia being declared mine-free.”For two decades, from 2003 to 2023, over 133 square kilometres of land, equivalent to 795 minefields have been cleared, and some 60,000 mines and other explosive remnants have been found and destroyed, by three operators, including the National Centre for Peacekeeping Forces, Mines and Explosive Remnants of War Clearance (NPMEC), Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC), and HALO Trust, benefitting almost 400,000 local people.Achievement of mine-free status by Kratie province is one of the many achievements of the 7th-mandate Royal Government of Cambodia in more than six months of office, with financial support from the “Mine-Free Cambodia 2025” Fund and Samdech Techo Project for Mine Action, as well as the generous contribution of friendly countries, development partners and charitable people, said the Premier, adding that during the over six months, three provinces have been declared mine-free – Kampong Speu, Mondulkiri and Kratie.The other mine-free provinces are Kampong Speu, Mondulkiri, Stung Treng, Kep, Prey Veng, Preah Sihanouk, Thbong Khmum, Kampong Cham, Svay Rieng, Kampong Chhnang, Kandal, Takeo, and Kampot, and Phnom Penh capital. 

PM Hun Manet Urges Laos to Explore Importing Goods from Cambodia, Particularly Beverages

date_range 26-Mar-2024
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26 March, Phnom Penh - In a bilateral meeting with Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet asked the Lao side to look into the possibilities of importing some items from Cambodia, especially drinks, according to Cambodian Delegate Minister Jean François Tan.After Samdech Thipadei's visit to the Lao PDR came to an end on Tuesday, March 26, Jean François Tan spoke during a news conference.Delegate Minister Jean François Tan pointed out, "In order to increase the trade volume between Cambodia and Laos, we have asked our Laotian friends to consider importing some goods from Cambodia, such as beverages, which are high-potential and abundant in Cambodia."In addition, Prime Minister Hun Manet urged his Laotian colleagues to investigate the prospect of strengthening economic integration through trade in services, including as banking, transportation, and tourism services, according to Jean François Tan. This was in reference to the trade boost.The importance of arranging the Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation's (15th) meeting, reviving the Joint Trade Commission, hosting forums for business and investment, and promoting economic integration through trade in services like financial, travel, and tourism services were all topics of discussion between Prime Minister Hun Manet and his Laotian counterpart.

Cambodian PM Urges Cambodian-Lao Friendship Associations To Build More People-To-People Relations

date_range 26-Mar-2024
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Phnom Penh, March 26, 2024 --Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet has encouraged the Cambodian-Lao and Lao-Cambodian Friendship Associations to further promote the people-to-people contacts, especially between those living along the common border area, for mutual benefits.The Cambodian Premier made the encouragement when he received in Vientiane on Mar. 25 a courtesy call from H.E. Khambai Damlat, President of the Lao-Cambodian Friendship Association, during his stay in Lao PDR for a two-day official visit.At the same time, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet stressed the importance of enhancing communication between the people of the two countries, which will further contribute to the promotion of trade, tourism and other key sectors of both nations.The Prime Minister also expressed his appreciation for the Cambodian-Lao and Lao-Cambodian Friendship Associations that have contributed to the strengthening of relations between the two neighbouring countries.As he noted more potential of Cambodia and Laos, Samdech Thipadei encouraged the two Friendship Associations to do their best to facilitate greater connectivity between both countries.For his part, H.E. Kambai Damlat congratulated the achievements of the Royal Government of Cambodia as well as the improvement of Cambodians’ living standard.The Lao-Cambodian Friendship Association president spoke highly of the visit of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet to Laos, expressing his conviction that this visit will contribute to further fostering the cooperation and friendship between the two countries.

PM Appreciates TB Control, Calls On More Work

date_range 25-Mar-2024
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Phnom Penh, March 23, 2024 --The Prime Minister commends Cambodia's achievements in fighting against tuberculosis (TB) and advises further acceleration of the service.Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet shared the remark in an open letter to mark the World TB Day, Mar. 24, themed 'Yes! We can end TB.'Cambodia has transformed herself from a country among others with the highest TB prevalences in the world into one considered a role model in fighting the disease, he said.New TB cases dropped from 579 per 100,000 people in 2000 to 320 in 2022, which is a 45 percent decrease.The TB death rate also declined by around 45 percent, from 42 cases per 100,000 in 2000 to 23 cases in 2022.Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet highlighted that Cambodia should not be complacent with the success but work harder to overcome the challenges faced in fighting TB.Promoting the health and quality of life of the people is top on the government's agenda, he continued.From there, he called on the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders at all levels to mobilise available resources and accelerate TB tracking and treatment services, aiming for a success rate of more than 90 percent.Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet ended his message by thanking the ministry and its officials, as well as other players in the area, for their hard work so far.

Cambodian PM Heading For Laos For Two-Day Official Visit

date_range 25-Mar-2024
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Phnom Penh, March 25, 2024 --A high-level Cambodian delegation led by Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei HUN Manet is on the way to the Lao PDR for a two-day official visit, at the invitation of H.E. Dr. Sonexay SIPHANDONE, Prime Minister of the Lao PDR.The delegation was seen off at Phnom Penh International Airport by deputy prime ministers, senior ministers and many other senior government officials as well as H.E. Buakeo Phumvongsay, Lao Ambassador to Cambodia.According to a press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, during the visit on Mar. 25-26, Samdech Thipadei will pay a courtesy call on H.E. Thongloun SISOULITH, President of the Lao PDR, and hold bilateral talks with his counterpart, Prime Minister Sonexay SIPHANDONE to discuss elevating bilateral cooperation across a wide range of fields. They will also exchange views on sub-regional, regional and international issues of common interest and concern. The meeting will be followed by the signing of several documents.Samdech Thipadei is scheduled to receive a courtesy call by H.E. Khambai DAMLAT, President of the Lao-Cambodian Friendship Association. He will also meet Cambodian Business Club members and Cambodian students.“The visit will further deepen bilateral cooperation under the spirit of good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, and the comprehensive and long-lasting strategic partnership between the two countries. At the same time, it will strengthen foundations for growth and prosperity for the benefit of the two peoples,” stressed the press release.

Ministry Of Health, IAEA Discuss Health Cooperation

date_range 22-Mar-2024
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Phnom Penh, March 22, 2024 --The Ministry of Health and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have discussed more cooperation in the health sector.The discussion took place between H.E. Chheang Ra, Minister of Health, and H.E. Liu Hua, Deputy Director General of the IAEA, in a meeting in Phnom Penh on Mar. 20.H.E. Chheang Ra appreciated the IAEA for supporting Cambodia's national health sector, especially the fight against cancer.The minister requested the IAEA to consider assisting Cambodia in expanding her health infrastructure, human resources training, and equipment.He also highlighted Cambodia's need for a safety system and regulation for the storage of dangerous waste from both the public and private sectors.H.E. Liu Hua was committed to contributing to the ministry's efforts to achieve the establishment of the National Cancer Control Plan (NCCP) and the implementation of a health action plan.

Cambodia Sees Increase Of Foreign Tourist Arrivals In January-February

date_range 21-Mar-2024
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Phnom Penh, March 21, 2024 --Cambodia welcomed 988,574 international tourists in the first two months of 2024, up 18 percent over the same period last year, a Ministry of Tourism’s report showed on Mar. 21.Thailand topped the sources of international arrivals, with 247,530, followed by Vietnam and China, with 185,385 and 109,990, respectively.Some 42 percent of the total foreign tourists entered the country by air, up 33 percent.Tourism is one of the four pillars supporting Cambodia’s economy, in addition to garment, footwear, and travel goods export, agriculture, and construction, and real estate.Number of Cambodian outbound tourists decreased by 3.9 percent to 262,580 during the two-month period, read the report.The ministry reported the number of domestic tourist movement at 3.58 million, an 84 percent increase year-on-year. 813,813 of them were domestic foreign tourists.Cambodia is well known for its world cultural heritage sites, namely the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap province, the Preah Vihear Temple and Koh Ker Temple in Preah Vihear province, and the Sambor Prei Kuk Archaeological Site in Kampong Thom province.Besides, the Kingdom has a 450-kilometre-long pristine coastline stretching across four southwestern provinces of Preah Sihanouk, Kampot, Kep and Koh Kong.Ministry of Tourism predicted that Cambodia would attract about 7 million international visitors to Cambodia by 2025, surpassing the pre-COVID-19 pandemic of 6.6 million in 2019.

The Riel Has Gained Noticeable Confidence In National Economy

date_range 21-Mar-2024
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Phnom Penh, March 21, 2024 --On the 44th anniversary of its reintroduction, Cambodian banknote Riel sees noticeable confidence in its, while more measures are being taken to sustainably 'Rielise' in Cambodia.At an official event to mark the Riel reintroduction anniversary, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) H.E. Dr. Chea Serey reported that the Riel circulation in the Cambodian market has increased by an average of 15 percent in the last two decades.Loans and deposits at banks and financial institutions have grown remarkably at 35 percent and 30 percent, respectively.The NBC governor added that it needs time to build confidence in Riel both among the locals and investors.To bring the use of Riel to a new height, NBC has promoted the use of electronic payment, especially through the well-known Khmer-introduced Bakong system, resulting in a 44 percent increase in 2023 compared to 2022, while such transactions rose only 3.1 percent for U.S. dollars.Cambodia has also connected the electronic payment system in Riel with Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam and will expand it to more territories in the near future.NBC, continued H.E. Dr. Chea Serey, has also been building public awareness of the importance of using the Riel, including the establishment of Cambodia's first ever museum of economy and money, widely referred to as the Sosoro Museum in Phnom Penh.Macroeconomic stability has returned to normal with confidence, but the level of dollarization has risen to more than 60 percent by the late 1990s and about 80 percent by the late 2000s.

Thai NA President Arrives At Phnom Penh International Airport

date_range 21-Mar-2024
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Phnom Penh, March 21, 2024—-A high-level delegation of the National Assembly (NA) of the Kingdom of Thailand led by its President H.E. Wanmuhamadnoor Matha (Pic. 1) disembarks from an aircraft, upon arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport this morning for a three-day (Mar. 21-23) official visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia.

Cambodian PM Says People With Disabilities Not To Be Alone

date_range 21-Mar-2024
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Phnom Penh, March 21, 2024 --Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet reaffirmed here this morning that all people with disabilities in Cambodia will not be alone.Addressing the inauguration ceremony of different achievements of the Techo Sen National Centre of Disabled Persons and the National Paralympic Committee of Cambodia this morning, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet said the Royal Government of Cambodia will continue to be with all people with disabilities.“The previous and current Royal Governments will be with all national disable people,” the Premier underlined.Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet added that the Royal Government will continue its support and encouragement to all people with disabilities so that they can contribute to the country’s socio-economic development.“I myself have provided various scholarships to many people with disabilities to build their capacity and I want them to be a potential human resource for the national development,” he stressed.Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet also called on all stakeholders to work together to ensure that no disable people left behind.

Cambodia, Russia Boosting Effective Legal Cooperation

date_range 20-Mar-2024
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Phnom Penh, March 20, 2024 --Cambodia's Ministry of Justice and the Russian Embassy in Phnom Penh have agreed to establish a joint mechanism for more effective implementation of legal cooperation.The move was shared during a meeting between H.E. Koeut Rith, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice, and H.E. Anatoly Borovik, Ambassador of Russia to Cambodia, in Phnom Penh on Mar. 19.They also discussed the progress of bilateral relations between Cambodia and Russia on legislation, including the addition to the implementation of a treaty on the transfer of prisoners.Cambodia and Russia have entered into agreements on extradition and legal aid to promote comprehensive legal cooperation between the two countries.

AirAsia To Launch Domestic Flight Operations

date_range 20-Mar-2024
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Phnom Penh, March 19, 2024 --AirAsia Cambodia (flight code KT) is scheduled to commence its domestic flight operations to three destinations: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville, the airline statement issued on Mar. 18 said.The airline will launch its domestic flight operations on May 2, 2024, utilising two A320 aircrafts based at Phnom Penh International Airport, it pointed out.According to the same source, flights to the three destinations, with daily frequencies, are now available for booking with 6,000 FREE Seats for the travel period between May 2, 2024 and Mar. 29, 2025 on airasia.com and the AirAsia MOVE app, previously known as ‘airasia Superapp’.All flight bookings can also be paid through its main payment processing service provider - Oriental Bank’s payment gateway service which covers a wide range of payment options, from all card schemes to KHQR tailored to Cambodian guests.AirAsia’s vast international network links Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville to over 130 destinations across Asia and beyond such as Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, via its hubs in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Bangkok, Thailand.AirAsia Cambodia CEO, Vissoth Nam said, “this is an exciting moment in our journey, and we are thrilled to start painting the Cambodian sky red. As a truly local airline, we are proud to introduce affordable fares to the Kingdom. This will not only improve connectivity but also encourage travellers to stay longer in the country.”The airline’s vision is to transform the way people travel in Cambodia and make air travel an integral part of the country's transportation network by offering great value fares, exceptional service, and strong connectivity starting with these three destinations, he added.“The timing could not be better for AirAsia Cambodia's debut, considering the significant growth witnessed in Cambodian air travel and tourism. We are confident that AirAsia Cambodia will play a pivotal role in reshaping the country's aviation landscape, contributing to fostering the local economy by providing jobs to locals and unconditionally supporting Cambodia's government aspirations for economic growth and tourism development,” he underlined.In 2023, Cambodia welcomed over 5.4 million foreign visitors, an almost 140 percent increase from 2022, with visitors from Thailand, Vietnam, China and Laos comprising nearly 70 percent of the total, as per the Ministry of Tourism. 

Samdech Thipadei Prime Minister Pushes For Modernisation Of Medical Sector

date_range 20-Mar-2024
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Phnom Penh, March 19, 2024 --Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet this afternoon reiterated the Royal Government of Cambodia’s commitment to modernise the medical equipment and facilities and upgrade the capacity of medical professionals.At the closing ceremony of the 43rd Health Conference, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet said modernisation of medical equipment and facilities and medical professionals’ capacity building is a priority of the 7th-mandate Royal Government.The Premier also underlined the Royal Government’s attention to minimise the gap of health standard between the urban and rural areas.Some US$140 million will be used to modernise regional hospitals to reduce the burden of patients pouring into the capital, he said.Besides, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet encouraged the strengthening and enhancement of the capacity of medical practitioners on how to ensure efficiency in health services. 

Vanuatu Supports Cambodia As Mine-Free World Summit Host

date_range 19-Mar-2024
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Phnom Penh, March 19, 2024 --Consul General of the Republic of Vanuatu in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, H.E. Dr. Henry Savarimuthu, supports Cambodia's role as the host of the Siem Reap-Angkor Summit on a Mine-Free World.The consul general underlined his support in a courtesy meeting on Mar. 18 with H.E. Dr. Ly Thuch, Senior Minister and First Vice President of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) at his office in Phnom Penh.H.E. Dr. Henry Savarimuthu confirmed that Vanuatu will attend the Siem Reap-Angkor Summit on a Mine-Free World in November 2024.On behalf of the Royal Government of Cambodia, H.E. Dr. Ly Thuch thanked Vanuatu for its support for Cambodia in hosting the historic gathering.He continued that Cambodia, as the 2024 President of the Ottawa Convention, wanted to see the Pacific region become mine-free and is liaising with other island nations, including Tonga, the Marshall Islands, and Micronesia, to be state parties to the anti-personnel and mines pact, too.

Chhay Yam Dance Performance Set For Greeting Foreign Tourists At Airports During Khmer New Year

date_range 18-Mar-2024
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Phnom Penh, March 18, 2024 --Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, has asked the Ministry of Tourism to prepare the performance of Chhay Yam Traditional Dance to greet foreign tourists at the airports upon their arrivals during the Khmer New Year celebration.The Prime Minister asked Minister of Tourism H.E. Sok Soken to consider welcoming international tourists with Chhay Yam dance at the three international airports while presiding over the opening ceremony of the 8th River Festival in Siem Reap provincial city on Mar. 16.“The performance of Chhay Yam Dance to welcome international tourists is also an attractive image because this dance is fun and relieves tiredness,” he said.Chhay Yam Traditional Dance, also known as the Drum Dance, is a kind of folk dance the Cambodian people believe that whenever drums are beaten together, they always take away the evils from the village.The dance with a comic is performed during traditional Khmer festivals to bring happiness, prosperity, and victory back to their whole family. It makes the audience laugh, enjoy, and forget all of their sadness.The premier also mentioned the e-Arrival system to make it easier for foreigners at the airports.Cambodia attracted some 5.43 million international tourists in 2023, a sharp increase of 139 percent from 2.27 million in 2022, Ministry of Tourism’s report showed.Cambodia is well known for its world cultural heritage sites, namely the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap province, the Preah Vihear Temple and Koh Ker Temple in Preah Vihear province, and the Sambor Prei Kuk Archaeological Site in Kampong Thom province.Besides, the Kingdom has a 450-kilometre-long pristine coastline stretching across four southwestern provinces of Preah Sihanouk, Kampot, Kep and Koh Kong.The Tourism Minister has set a target of attracting 7 million foreign tourists by 2025, surpassing the pre-COVID-19 pandemic of 6.6 million in 2019.