Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Cambodia and Canada discuss deeper trade ties and a proposed chamber representative office

Prime Minister Hun Manet met Canadian Ambassador Christian DesRoches at the Peace Palace on April 20. They discussed trade, investment, defence, security and transnational crime. Cambodia said it had instructed relevant bodies to pursue a chamber representative office in Canada; the ASEAN–Canada free trade agreement remained under negotiation.

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Hun Manet reiterates that former Phnom Penh airport will remain state property

Hun Manet said the former Phnom Penh International Airport at Pochentong would not be sold to any private company. It would remain state property for use as a reserve airport and a public space for recreation and sports.

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Cambodia protests Thai military activities in several border areas

Cambodia’s Foreign Ministry said in an April 19 statement that Thai military activities on April 18 in Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey and Pursat violated Cambodian sovereignty. It called for unilateral actions to stop and reiterated its commitment to peaceful dispute resolution.

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Cambodian embassy explains exclusion of Sam Rainsy from Paris community gathering

In an April 18 clarification, Cambodia’s embassy in France said excluding Sam Rainsy from a Paris Cambodian community gathering was intended to avoid association with a convicted person rather than discriminate by political affiliation. It also rejected claims that it represented a party rather than the nation.

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Hun Sen recalls 1975 battle: 38 casualties in his unit, nearly 30 comrades killed

In an April 16 post, Hun Sen recalled losing sight in his left eye in battle 51 years earlier. He said his unit suffered 38 casualties, including himself, and nearly 30 comrades were killed, while stressing the value of peace.

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Hun Manet thanks New Year support teams and urges safe return travel

In an April 17 morning message, Hun Manet thanked local authorities, ministries, security forces and volunteers, expressed concern for displaced people, and urged holiday travellers to obey traffic rules.

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Phnom Penh spokesperson reports over 980,000 visits on first New Year day

Citing municipal spokesperson Dor Samphors, the report puts April 14 attendance at six main venues at over 980,000 visits, including 7,068 foreign visits. Related celebrations were scheduled to continue until April 19.

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Phnom Penh Gendarmerie commander visits New Year booth promoting 1291 hotline

The report says Lieutenant General រ័ត្ន ស្រ៊ាង inspected a Phnom Penh Gendarmerie exhibition booth on April 13, promoting its work and the 1291 emergency intervention hotline ahead of the April 14–19 Nokor Sankranta event.

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Phnom Penh welcomes Nokor Sankranta

The report says Nokor Sankranta starts on April 14 at five locations in Phnom Penh and continues until Sunday, April 19.

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Report lists five main parking locations for Phnom Penh’s Nokor Sankranta

For the April 14–19 festivities, the report lists five main parking sites and six activity areas. The arrangements aim to maintain order, ease congestion and accommodate visitors.

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