Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn met Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi in New York on September 25. Japan indicated that it would continue participating in the development of Sihanoukville Port.
Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that the approximately 30-minute meeting began at 9:20 a.m. New York time, corresponding to 8:20 p.m. in Cambodia on September 25.
During the meeting, Iwaya expressed condolences for those who died in military clashes between Cambodia and Thailand. He said Japan would continue supporting efforts to ease tensions.
The ministers exchanged views on economic cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to projects promoting private investment and industrial development. These included the bilateral Economic Co-Creation Package, development of Sihanoukville Port, cooperation in the digital sector and core telecommunications networks including 5G. The ministry said the two ministers would continue close cooperation.
斯蒂芬, this station’s special correspondent in Japan.
