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On April 03rd, 2009 at 8.30 hr, Cabinet plenary meeting will be held under the highest presidency of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN Sen, Cambodian Prime Minister at the provisional Office of Council of Ministers (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation). More


- "The Rule of Law and Human Right (ROL/HR) Project" Remark by H.E. Chan Tani, Secretary of State.

- On Wednesday 4th, February 2009 at 8:30 Hr, an inter-ministerial meeting took place under co-chairmanship of . Yim Nolla, Senior Minister in charge of special missions and H.E. Na Dytan, Secretay-General of the Royal Government of Cambodia in order to reviews and consider the draft sub-decree on organization and functioning of the secretariat-General of Economic, Social and cultural Council. MORE


- On 2nd February at 8 Hr, H.E. Var Kimhong, Senior Minister in charge of Border Affairs (JBC) before leaving to discuss Cambodian border issue with his Thai Counterpart in Bangkok held a press conference at the international Phnom Penh Airport. MORE


 
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Statement

The Office of the spokesperson of the Press and Quick Reaction Unit (PRU) of the Office of the Council of Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia to the Bangkok Biz News. More  


STATEMENT

The Office of the spokesperson of the Press and Quick Reaction Unit (PRU) of the Office of the Council of Ministers of the Royal Government of Cambodia has found out that Mr. Sondhi Limthongkun is becoming a raving lunatic, expert at disseminating innuendo, suggestion and speculation with his dark intention to distort the facts, mislead the public opinion, pitch the people against one and another, incite the Thai ordinary people to entertain enmity against Thailand’s neighbors, especially Cambodia. More


His Excellency Dr. Sok An Calls for More US Investments to Strengthen Bi-Lateral   Relations

 H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers called for more investments from the United States to help promote bilateral relations in the fields of economy and politics. He said this when delivering his keynote address titled: "Future of US-Cambodia Diplomatic Relations" at the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of US-Cambodia diplomatic relations. The anniversary was held at the Chaktomuk Conference Hall on 21st July 2010 More


Cambodian DPM Sok An Speaks High About Preah Vihear’s Developments 

PHNOM PENH, July 21, 2010 (PQRU) – Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Dr. Sok An told reporters late Wednesday that Cambodia has done a lot of works for the developments of the Khmer Preah Vihear Temple since it was listed by World Heritage Committee in July 2008. More


U.N. is pleased with ECCC’s works, vows to raise fund to meet shortfall 

PHNOM PENH, July 21 (PQRU) – A U.N expert Clint Williamson assured Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Dr. Sok An on Wednesday that the United Nations is satisfied with works of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) and vowed to raise fund to meet the shortfall of $10 million for this year and another $39 million for 2011. “I will be doing with governments in Asia and Europe to try to raise the issue of fundraising and hopefully to get some funding commitments. More


Roundtable Discussion

"The Gathering of International Lawyers, Border and Cultural Experts on the 2nd Anniversary of the Listing of the Temple of Preah Vihear as a World Heritage Site"


STATEMENT

The Office of the spokesperson of the Press and Quick Reaction Unit (PRU) of the Office of the Council of Ministers of the Royal Government of Cambodia is dismayed by the distortion of the facts voiced by the leader of PAD (the Yellow Shirts), Mr. Sondhi Limthongkun, and broadcast over ASTV on 11 July 2010 at 00:55 am. More


Cambodia’s national reconciliation, trial of the “Killing Fields” ex-leaders “should be copied” 

PHNOM PENH, July 6, 2010 (PQRU) – Politicians from Pakistan and South Korea praised Cambodia’s leaders over their achievements in putting an end to  the country’s 30 years of conflict and the historical trial of the former Khmer Rouge’s leaders who committed crimes of genocide in late 1070's. More


H.E. Dr. Sok An Supports Conflict Resolution through Political Diplomacy for Peace Building

H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, believes that legal and diplomatic means is the best way for resolving international conflict, since it is the way to ensure durable peace and prosperity which peace-loving countries and members of the United Nations yearn for. More


H.E. Dr. Sok An and H.E. Mr. Khamlouat SILAKONE Pledge to Strengthen and Expand Cooperation between Cambodia and Lao PDR

His Excellency Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, granted a courtesy call to the delegation from the People's Democratic Republic of Lao led by H.E. Mr. Khamlouat SILAKONE, Minister and Chairman of the Lao's Post and Telecommunication Authority. The meeting took place in the morning of 6th July 2010 at the Office of the Council of Ministers. More


Cambodia Calls Upon U.N. to Help Preserve Its National Heritages to Attract Tourists

 PHNOM PENH, July 5, 2010 (PQRU) – Cambodia is seeking technical and financial supports from the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to preserve and conserve the country’s abundance of heritages—given the country’s limited resources, said the officials on Monday. More


H.E. Dr. Sok An Launches the National SME Business Plan Competition 2010  

The Launching Ceremony of the National SME Business Plan Competition 2010 was presided over by H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, in the morning of 01 July 2010 at Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh. The competition is co-organized by the University of Puthisastra and Cambodia International Education Support Foundation (CIESF), with the support of WASEDA University (Japan) in partnership with The National University of Management, Cambodian Mekong University and Build Bright University. More


Italy Pledges to Train Cambodian Students, Set Up Research Centre to Fix Khmer Artefacts 

PHNOM PENH, July 1, 2010 (PQRU) – The Ambassador of Italy accredited to the Kingdom of Cambodia told the Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Sok An on Thursday that Italy is committed to build a Research Centre in Siem Reap as well as send its professors to train Cambodian students on the fine techniques of restoring/repairing broken artefacts. More


Unforgettable Lesson from the 3 Years 8 Months and 20 Days of the Genocidal Regime  

“The Cambodian people must bear in mind the holocaust which lasted 3 years, 8 months and 20 days under the Pol Pot Regime,” said H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers. He added that it was critical that our people always remember these dark days and educate the people and youths to understand the danger of that regime and the prevention of its return. Like in Europe, the people have been educated and taught to understand the holocaust inflicted by Fascist Hitler. More


Letter to the Google on June 30, 2010


Clarification 

The office of the Spokesperson of the Press and Quick Reaction Unit (PRU) of the Office of the Council of Ministers categorically rejected the groundless and tendentious information disseminated by Matichon Online (published on 27 June 2010), and the Bangkok Post (June 28, 2010), well know to be the mouthpieces of the Government of Prime Minister Abhisit Vijajeva, under a veiled accusation that. More


Cambodian DPM Dr. Sok An Says the Government Commits to Fight Graft 

H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, told South Korean delegation late Tuesday 22 June 2010 that the Cambodian government strongly committed to fight corruption, a move aimed at improving transparency and accountability for contributing to the country’s development. More


German Ambassador is Pleased with Cambodia’s Cooperation 

German Ambassador to Cambodia, Frank Marcus Mann, paid a courtesy call and bid a farewell to H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, on Tuesday 22 June at the end of his mission as German Ambassador to Cambodia. The German Ambassador told H.E. Dr. Sok An that he was very pleased to have had the opportunity to work in the Kingdom of Cambodia over the past three years. More


Malaysians look to invest in rice, rubber, palm oil in Cambodia 

PHNOM PENH, June 22, 2010 (PQRU) – New Malaysian ambassador to Cambodia told H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister; Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, on Tuesday that Malaysian investors are interested in investing in rice, rubber and palm oil plantations in Cambodia. More


STATEMENT

    The  Spokesman of the Press and Quick Reaction Unit of the Office of the Council of Ministers once again categorically rejects an ASTV report dated 16 June 2010 at 09:03AM by which the Assistant to the Thai Foreign Minister, with reference to an unverified information given by the Thai National Security Section , asserted that the two red shirt leaders, Mr.Arisman Phong Ruang Rong and Mr. Suphorn Athavong, have escaped into a casino in Poi Pet town of Cambodia. More


His Excellency Dr. Sok An Meets His Excellency Mr. Tran Dac Loi

In the morning of 15 June 2010 at the Office of the Council of Ministers, H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, granted a courtesy call to H.E. Mr. Tran Dac Loi, Executive Vice President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO). More


The National Institution for Anticorruption Elects Its President and Vice-President 

The National Council for Anticorruption held its first historic meeting to elect its president and vice-president under the chairmanship of His Excellency Mr. Heng Vongbunchat, senior member of the National Council for Anticorruption. He is also incidentally the oldest member to be nominated to the post of chairman of the election committee. The meeting took place on 15th June 2010 at the Office of the Council of Ministers. More


His Excellency Dr. Sok An Inaugurated the Golden Rice Mill 

The modern Rice Mill, located along road 51, Tropang Krosang Village, Khsem Khsan Commune, Oudong District, Kampong Speu Province, was officially inaugurated under the chairmanship of H.E. Dr. Sok An and H.E. Anne-Marie Idrac, Secretary of State for Foreign Trade of France, on 10 May 2010. More


H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Sok An Met Mr. Takeshi Nakagawa

H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers and Chairman of APSARA Authority, granted a courtesy call to Mr. Takeshi Nakagawa, Director General of Temple Restoration Organization of Japanese Government, on 8 June 2010 at Angkor Palace Resort Hotel, Siem Reap. More


The 19th Technical Session of ICC at Angkor

The 19th technical session of International Coordinating Committee on the Safeguarding and Development of Historic Site of Angkor (ICC) was held from 8 to 9 June 2010 under the high presence of His Excellency Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, and also the Chairman of APSARA Authority. More


Phnom Penh will have another 38-Storey Commercial Building by the End of 2012 

His Excellency Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, presided over the signing ceremony for the construction contract of a 38-storey commercial building. The contract was signed between the project owner, Vattanac Properties Limited Co. Ltd., and the contractor, Posco E&C Ltd. from the Republic of Korea. The ceremony took place on 02 June 2010. More


STATEMENT

The Spokesman of the Press and Quick Reaction Unit of the Office of the Council of Ministers totally rejected an ASTV report dated 31 May 2010 at 09:00 am that “the Thai Regional Military 2 commander, Vivalit Chhonsomrit, claimed that there are a number of armed Red Shirt elements who moved into the Cambodian territory in Anlongveng district of Oddormeanchey province, where they are trained how to carry out social unrest activities and create political upheaval in Thailand prior to the setting up of a command headquarter in Thai Sokonnakhan province, in a move to announce that the country’s northeastern region is under Red Shirt’s control.” More


ADB Provides Grant Aid to Economic, Social and Cultural Council on Regulatory Impact Assessment

In the afternoon of 01 June 2010 at the Office of the Council of Ministers, the Office of the council of Ministers signed a memorandum of understanding with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on the Bank's grant aid to the Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) on Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA). The signing was undertaken between H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, and Mr. Kelly Bird, senior economist of ADB. More


H.E. Dr. Sok An Presents Scarf to more than 6,000 Phnom Penh Scout Trainees 

H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, and Chairman of the National Association of Cambodian Scouts, presided over the Oath-taking and Scarf Presentation Ceremony of 6,517 scout trainees, 3,252 of whom are female, in the morning of 01 June 2010. The Scarf Presentation Ceremony held at the Olympic Stadium has increased the number of the Phnom Penh Scouts to 9,266 people, 4,485 of whom are female, and especially one scout music band of 100 members has been established at Wat Koh High School. More


H.E. Dr. Sok An Promotes the Transformation of Preah Vihear Temple Region as a Prioritized Target for Economic Development

H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers has instructed that the transformation of  the Temple of Preah Vihear region into an economic development zone to alleviate the poverty in the whole region be given top priority. More


Intervention Division 3 to Bind Friendship Bonding with the Office of the Council of Ministers and Krek Rubber Plantation Company  

A signing ceremony for bonding of friendship between the Military Intervention 3rd Division , the Office of the Council of Ministers and Krek Rubber Plantation Company was held on 28th May, 2010 at the headquarters of the Division at Preah Vihear province under the chairmanship of H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Minister who was also the high representative of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, at that occasion. More


H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Sok An Presided over the Inauguration of the Memorial Service Monument in Preah Vihear Town

The Memorial Service Monument and the 220 meters long of tiled terrace, located in Preah Vihear Provincial town, was inaugurated on 27 May 2010 for official use, and the inauguration ceremony is presided over by H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers. This auspicious occasion was attended by a crowd of members of government, armed forces, monks, civil servants and local people. More


APASARA Authority to Cooperate with HOLCIM to Restore the Vihara at Wat Prasat Bakong for Phase 3

In the morning of 25 May 2010 at the Office of the Council of Ministers, H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers and also the Chairman of the APSARA Authority, presided over the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between APSARA Authority, represented by H.E. Mr. Bun Narith, and Holcim Group Supports Company, represented by H.E. Mr. Kuch Sinith, for the 3rd phase project to restore the Vihara at Wat Prasat Bakong. More


H.E. Dr. Sok An Meets with Asia Pacific Area Manager of Holcim Group Supports Company

In the morning of 25 May 2010, H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers and Chairman of the Apsara Authority, had a meeting with Mr. Aidan Lynam, Asia Pacific Area Manager of Holcim Group Supports Company. The meeting, held at the Office of the Council of Ministers, focused on works for further cooperation between the Royal Government of Cambodia, represented by Apsara Authority, and the Holcim Group Supports in the field of culture, especially sustainable preservation and conservation of ancient temples in Cambodia. More


Asian Development Bank (ADB) to Sign a MOU on the Cooperation with Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) of the Royal Government of Cambodia

In the evening of the 24 May 2010 at the Office of the Council of Ministers, His Excellency Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, hold a discussion with delegation of the ADB. The delegation was led by the Senior Economist of ADB, Mr. Kelly Bird. More


H.E. Dr. Sok An Meets with the President of Honorary Consul Association of the Republic of Hungary

In the afternoon of 21 May 2010, H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, granted a courtesy visit to H.E. Mr. Gyorgy Suha, the President of Honorary Consul Association and Personal Advisor to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Hungary. The meeting was held at the Office of the Council of Ministers, at which information related to the benefits of the peoples of the two countries in private sector as well as in the governments was shared. More


The Meeting Between Samdech Techo and Malaysian Prime Minister Is to Strengthen the Cooperation of the Two Countries and to Attract Investment, Trade and Agriculture to Cambodia

In the morning of Monday 10 May 2010 at the Office of the Council of Ministers, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, hold an official discussion with the Malaysian Prime Minister His Excellency Najib Abdul Razak. More


Cambodia, Japan inks the onshore study, survey near Tonle Sap 

PHNOM PENH, May 4 (PQRU) - Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) signed with the Cambodian National Petroleum Authority (CNPA) on Tuesday for study and survey program onshore near Tonle Sap, a move that will boost the bilateral investment of the two Asian nations in the extractive industry sector. More


PRESS RELEASE

Cambodian National Petroleum Authority signed MOU and Agreement with JOGMEC in Oil and Gas Upstream Sector


Outgoing Ambassador of Indonesia to the Kingdom of Cambodia bids farewell to His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Sok An

In the morning of Thursday 29 April 2010 at the Office of the Council of Ministers, His Excellency Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, granted an audience to His Excellency Mr. Igede Ngurah Swajaya, Ambassador of Indonesia to Cambodia, to bid farewell upon the completion of his successful diplomatic mission to the Kingdom of Cambodia. More


Samdech Techo Hun Sen Nominated Full Member of the Royal Academy of Cambodia with the Title of Doctorate Professor  

Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, was nominated a full member of the Royal Academy of Cambodia with the title of Doctorate Professor by His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni. More


U.S. injects $16.2 million for three American NGOs work in Cambodia 

PHNOM PENH, April 20 (PQRU) – Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister His Excellency Dr. Sok An joined H.E. U.S. Ambassador Carol A. Rodley on Tuesday to launch a five-year plan of $16.2 million program designed to promote accountability and transparency in government in Cambodia. The program will be implemented by a consortium composed of the International Republican Institute (IRI); the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES). More


Cambodian side of Khmer Rouge tribunal exhausts fund 

PHMON PENH, April 19 (PQRU) – Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister His Excellency Dr. Sok An told the U.N. officials on Monday that Cambodia is seeking donors to pay for its staffs.  H.E. Dr. Sok An, who is also Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, told Ms. Patricia O’Brien—Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs, The Legal Counsel—that “we, from the Cambodian side, the fund will be exhausted in the next two weeks from now”. More


On the morning of 19 April 2010 at the Office of the Council of Ministers, H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Sok An met Ms. Patricia O’Brien, Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs, The Legal Counsel, to further the excellent cooperation between the Royal Government of Cambodia and the United Nations on the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC). More


Letter from the Press and Quick Reaction Unit of the Office of the Council of Ministers to Thomson Reuters Foundation concerning the wrong information on the area size of the Kingdom of Cambodia, published on the Thomson Reuters Foundation website under the name http://www.alertnet.org/db/cp/cambodia.htm

H.E. Dr. Sok An Meets with Development Partner Delegation to Discuss Project of Priority Operating Costs 

H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, had a meeting with a development partner delegation led by Mr. Qimiao Fan, Country Manager, World Bank Office in Cambodia, to discuss the project of Priority Operating Costs (POC).The meeting was held in the morning of 09th April 2010, at the Office of the Council of Ministers. More


South Korea pledges more IT support for Cambodia’s NiDA

PHNOM PENH, April 8, 2010 (PQRU) – His Excellency Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, was informed by a top South Korean official that South Korea continues to provide more IT support for Cambodia’s NiDA to facilitate the government’s activities. Speaking in a bilateral talk, Dr. Yeongi Son, member of South Korean Presidential Council in charge of Information Technology (IT), told H.E. Dr. Sok An that South Korea is to provide more technical assistance for NiDA to support the e-government’s daily activities nationwide. More


His Excellency Dr. Sok An Encouraged Local Televisions and Radios To Promote the National Cultural Value in Their Broadcasting

His Excellency Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, encouraged all local TVs and Radios to widely promote the national cultural value in their broadcasting aimed at attracting more tourists and the increase of the national budget incomes. More


His Excellency Dr. Sok An Meets the Newly Appointed Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia

On 7 April 2010 at the Office of the Council of Ministers, His Excellency Mr. Pan Guangxue, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Cambodia, paid a courtesy  call to His Excellency Dr. Sok An , Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers. More


His Excellency Dr. Sok An Inaugurated Sen Sok International University Hospital

The Six-storey building of Sen Sok International University Hospital, located in Phnom Penh Thmey, Khann Sen Sok, Phnom Penh, was inaugurated by His Excellency Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers. Also present at the auspicious ceremony which was held on 6th April, 2010, were numerous senior government officials. More


H.E. Dr. Sok An Presided Over the Inauguration of  the Healthcare Center and Buildings for General Disease at Prey Kabas District, Takeo Province for Official Use

H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, presided over the inauguration of the Maternity Building and the buildings for general disease of the Va Cheang Healthcare Center in Prey Kabas District, Takeo Province for official use. This ceremony was held on 5th April 2010 and was attended by more than 2,000 members of the Royal Government, local authority, local populace, students and members of the Scouts. More


Conference on the Census of Civil Servant Throughout the Country

On the morning of 2 April 2010 at the Office of the Council of Ministers, a conference on the Census of Civil Servants throughout the Country and the presentation on the Public Administrative Reform  were held with the presence of His Excellency Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers. H.E. Dr. Sok An is also  the Chairman of the Public Administrative Reform Council. The conference was  attended by more than 500 participants from various Ministries, Government institutions and  provincial governors. More


U.S. Provides Another $5 Millions for the Khmer Rouge Trial Court 

PHNOM PENH, March 31 (PQRU) – U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for war crime, Stephen J. Rapp told Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister, His Excellency. Dr. Sok An on late Wednesday that Washington to fund another $5 millions for the U.N.-funded Khmer Rouge tribunal given the U.S. is pleased with the court’s function. “I was impressed with the government to bring those most responsible leaders of the genocidal regime to justice,” Mr. Rapp told H. E. Dr. Sok An. Washington had already injected $1.8 millions last year for the tribunal to prosecute the former leaders of the Khmer Rouge blamed for the deaths of an estimated 1.7 millions in the 1970s. More


H.E. Dr. Sok An Presided Over An Inauguration Ceremony of Head Office Of the Lee Family Line Association in Cambodia

Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Dr. Sok An, Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers and high representative of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia; and Lok Chumteav Anny Sok An presided over the Inauguration Ceremony for the opening of the Head Office of the Lee Family Line Association on Sunday, 28th of March, 2010 which was held in conjunction with the Fifth Anniversary Celebration of the establishment of the Association in Cambodia.More


Royal Cambodian Armed Forces’ Success in the Protection of the Temple of Preah Vihear and Cambodian Sovereignty Resulted from the Wise Leadership of Samdech Techo Hun Sen

Four-Star General Chea Dara, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and Top Commanding Military Officer in Charge of Military Regional 4 said that the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces’ triumph in the  just cause of protection territorial sovereignty and the protection of Preah Vihear temple has been brought about by the wise leadership of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen; Lok Chumteav Dr. Bun Rany Hun Sen’s serious attention to the well being of soldiers; and patriotism of all Royal Cambodian Armed Forces; Cambodian leaders, the Senate, the Parliament, government officials, and all Cambodian people. More


A BOLD STEP FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT:  THE CAMBODIAN STOCK MARKET

 The cornerstone of the Cambodian economic development has remained strong, unshakable and unique and no one can deny the fact that business and investment in Cambodia enjoy the favorable environment of peace, political stability, social order and rules of laws. The mentality of foreign private investors has been understood by the government and the latter has been moving step by step in the right direction to raise the level of credibility coupled with a fair expectation of profitability among foreign private investors. More


European Union and World Bank Delegation Are Pleased With Cambodian Anti-Graft Law

PHNOM PENH, March 22 (PQRU) - The European delegation and the World Bank officials are pleased with the Cambodia passed the anti-corruption law last week and said they will continue to support the Kingdom of Cambodia for development..More


China Signs Agreements with Cambodia to Boost Investment 

PHNOM PENH, March 18 (PQRU) – China signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with Cambodia to boost its crop productions and upgrade the Kingdom’s telecommunication systems, said the officials on Thursday. More


H.E. Dr. Sok An Presided Over the Certificate Presentation Ceremony of 9th Batch Lawyer Trainees

H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, advised lawyers to strictly follow the lawyers code of ethics and professionalism to ensure protection and justice for the people, and to avoid being a case broker and intimidating clients. More


THE PROMISING SIGNS OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN 2010 AND BEYOND

The IMF had compiled a list of GDP per country for ten months ending October 2009, showing Cambodia with $10.091 billion and a GDP per Capita in terms of Purchasing Power Parity (GDP per Capita PPP) of $1,900 ranking 187th among 228 countries, the lowest being Zimbabwe with $200, and the highest being Lichtenstein with $122,100, and the United States ranked 11th with $46,400. There are 37 countries that have GDP per Capita (PPP) ranging from $3,000 to $1,500, including Vietnam with $2,900, Pakistan with $2,600, Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal with $1,700, and Bangladesh with $1,600.  India was ranked 164th with $3,100. More


CLARIFICATION

On  10 March 2010, the “UN Country Team” (UNCT) released a statement expressing its unnecessary deep concern over the constitutional and legal process used by the Royal Government and the National Assembly of Cambodia for the adoption of the long-awaited Anti-Corruption Law. In order to put the record straight, the Press and Quick Reaction Unit of the Office of the Council of Ministers of Cambodia would like to remind the “UN Country team” of the following information. More


Cambodia Is Planning to Set Up its First National Center for Chemical Analysis Located in the Royal Academy of Cambodia
On Thursday 11 March 2010, His Excellency Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, granted an audience to Madame Marie-Flo-rence GRENIER-LOUSTALOT, Director of National Center for Science Research and also the delegate for CÔte d' Azur of France, and Professor Dr. Samrith Soth to hold a discussion on the project of setting up a Center for chemical analysis in the Royal Academy of Cambodia. More

Japanese scientists request Cambodian officials to attend the science forum in Japan

PHNOM PENH, March 6, 2010 (PQRU) – Japanese delegation met with the Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Sok An on late Friday in which Japanese scientists requested Cambodian officials to attend the forum of Science and Technology in Society (STS) which will be held in Kyoto in October, 2010. More


Cambodian DPM Dr. Sok An says Khmer Rouge Courts and Angkor Safeguarding are models

 PHNOM PENH, March 5, 2010 (PQRU) – The international community saw Cambodian achievements in establishing the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) for the trial of the “Killing Fields” leaders and the programme for the safeguarding of Angkor, The International Co-ordinating Committee (ICC) for the safeguarding and Development of the Historic Site of Angkor, are the models, His Excellency Dr. Sok An told the Laotian Ambassador. “The ICC and the ECCC are regarded as the models,” Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Sok An told Laotian Ambassador His Excellency Chanthavy Bodhisane in a farewell meeting late Thursday. More


ASEAN Tourism Association Sent Letter of Apology to Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism

 The President of the ASEAN Tourism Association sent a letter of apology dated 22 February 2010 to H.E. Dr. Thong Khon, Cambodia’s Minister of Tourism, regarding the issue of having published wrong information that the Temple of Preah Vihear is located in the Khoa Phra Wihan National Park on the border of Thailand on the website: www. southeastasia.org. More


H.E. Dr. Sok An Meets with the Newly-Appointed Director General of ADB’s Southeast Asia Department
In the morning of 03 March 2010, at the Office of the Council of Ministers, H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers granted an audience to Mr. Kunio Senga, newly-appointed Director General of Southeast Asia Department, Asian Development Bank (ADB). More

French diplomat learns about the Cambodian Press and Quick Reaction Unit’s activities

PHNOM PENH, March 2, 2010 (PQRU) – Cambodian Secretary of State of the Office of the Council of Ministers and also the head of the Press and Quick Reaction Unit (PQRU) told Her Excellency Laurence Bernardi of the French Embassy diplomat on Tuesday that the Unit’s job is more than reacts to the false information about the government but also gathers critical news for the leaders. More


Cambodia to Host the Sixth General Assembly of the ICAPP
On 01 March 2010, upon his arrival from attending the Standing Committee Meeting of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) in Nepal, H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, at the Phnom Penh International Airport, told reporters that Cambodia would be hosting the Sixth General Assembly of the ICAPP in Phnom Penh in December 2010. More

ADB looks to more helps for Cambodia’s ECOSOCC

 PHNOM PENH, Feb. 22 (PQRU) – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Monday, February 22, 2010; during a meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister, Dr Sok An; it would look to further cooperation with the Cambodia’s Economic, Social, and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) given the institution has been playing a key role in providing information for investors and diplomats. More


More Japanese investors are interested in investing in Cambodia

 PHNOM PENH, Feb. 11, 2010 (PQRU) – Japanese delegation told Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Sok An on Thursday that there will be more Japanese investments to the Kingdom in the near future. More


CLARIFICATION

Referring to a statement made by Thai Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Suwint Khunkitti, published on the Nation 11 February 2010, he said: “Thailand has been notified by the Unesco’s World Heritage Committee that   the process to list. More


More Chinese investments flow to Cambodia
PHNOM PENH, Feb. 10, 2010 (PQRU) – the Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia said on Wednesday that there was number of Chinese investors having shown their interests to invest in Cambodia given the country’s great potentialities in term of agro-industry and tourism sector. More

H.E. Dr. Sok An meets Mr. Scot Marciel, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of States

On 09 February, at 10:30 AM, His Excellency Dr. Sok An Deputy Prime Minister, Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers received Mr. Scot Marciel U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of States accompanied by Her Excellency the Ambassador of the United States in Phnom Penh, for an informative and friendly discussion on the ECCC, the border issue, the Temple of Preah Vihear, and the anti-corruption law. More


Cambodia to spend US$100 Million for Military Development nearThai Border
PREAH VIHEAR, Cambodia, February 6, 2010 (PQRU)- Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, said on Saturday that the Royal Government will invest $100 million for the development of military and social sector in Preah Vihear province, the move aimed at strengthening its defense system and the living standard of the locals. More

Cambodia Builds New Museum in Preah Vihear Province
PREAH VIHEAR, Cambodia, February 5, 2010 (PQRU) – H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers said on last Friday the government has built another museum to preserve its cultural heritages as well as to attract more tourists to the area. More

A Meeting between H.E. Dr. Sok An and Ambassadors and UNESCO Representative in Phnom Penh on Conservation and Development of the Temple of Preah Vihear Site
On 03 February 2009, at the Office of the Council of Ministers, H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, held a meeting with the Ambassadors and the UNESCO representative to the Kingdom of Cambodia to discuss the Report on the Conservation and Development Plan of the Temple of Preah Vihear which is a national cultural property and heritage and was officially inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2008 at the 32nd Session of the World Heritage Committee in Quebec, Canada. More

"Letter of Protest from Press and Quick Reaction Unit of the Office of the Council of Ministers against Google who disseminated the wrong map over frontier line between Cambodia-Thailand"

On 20 January 2010, we looked at www. Google Earth, it show a yellow line under Google’s title “International Borders,” that Google Earth and copyrighters took the liberty to assert and to disseminate this yellow line to be a frontier line between Cambodia and Thailand in the region of the Temple of Preah Vihear (as per attached copy), which is devoid of truth and reality, and professionally irresponsible, if not pretentious. More


Swedish Delegation Hears Cambodian Progress in the Field of Reforms

 PHNOM PENH, Feb. 1, 2010 (PQRU) – His Excellency Jan Knutsson, Director General for the International Development Cooperation at the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, informed His Excellency Chan Tani, Secretary of State of the Office of the Council of Ministers, high representative of the Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Dr. Sok An, on Monday that “my visit to Cambodia is to discuss the continued bilateral cooperation, which is very important for our delegation to see the real progress in Cambodia.”  More


H.E. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister, met with Co-Chairperson of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties 

In the afternoon of 29 January 2010, H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in-charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, accorded Mr. Chung Eui-Yong, Co-Chairperson of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties, an audience at his residence in Phnom Penh. More


H.E. Dr. Sok An encourages the use of slogan "Cambodia Kingdom of Culture"

On 28 January 2010 at the Chaktomuk Conference Hall, H.E. Dr. Sok An presided over the closing conference of the 2009 Cultural and Arts work and set the target for the year 2010, attended by around 600 participants who are the representatives of Ministries, Institutions, UNESCO, government officials, teachers and students. More


UN Special Rapporteur is pleased with Cambodian rights

PHNOM PENH, Jan. 25, 2010 (PQRU) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia informed His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Sok An on Monday that he has seen real progress in this Kingdom’s rights respect. More


H.E. Dr. Sok An Welcomes H.E. Peter Costello’s Investment Plan on Agriculture in Cambodia
In the morning of 21 January, 2010, H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers had a meeting with H.E. Peter Costello, President of BKK Partners which is an Australia-based Financial Consultant company, to discuss an investment plan in agricultural sector in Cambodia. More

South Korea to increase aid, investment for Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, Jan. 14, 2010 (PQRU) – South Korean Ambassador to Cambodia, Lee Kyung-soo, told His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Sok An and Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers that Korea will increase aid and investment to this Kingdom as Korea has highly valued the diplomatic relations between the two countries.

The Ambassador informed His Excellency Dr. Sok An that “Korea will provide more assistance to Cambodia and we are pleased to help Cambodia to restore and develop this war-torn nation.”  More


ITALY WANTS TO INCREASE TOURISM WITH CAMBODIA

PHNOM PENH, Jan. 13, 2010 (PQRU) – His Excellency Dr. Sok An welcomed an initiative raised by His Excellency Michelangelo Pipan who wanted to bring the two countries’ art performance which is part of the efforts to attract more tourists.

His Excellency Pipan told Dr. Sok An Deputy Prime Minister that “Italy wants to get involve in the activities related to the work of Angkor.”

He also said “we should organize a trip for tourist investors to visit Cambodia because such the event could attract more Italian tourists to Cambodia.”

His Excellency Dr. Sok An agreed with that initiative and asked the two countries to work together more on how to allure more Italian tourists and investors to visit as well as to invest in Cambodia. More


Clarification

The Spokeman of the Office of the Council of Ministers of the Kingdom of Cambodia of Cambodia categorically rejected the opinion raised by Mr. Vimon Kidchob, Director General, Department of the Information, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand, which was published in the Thai media, The Nation on 09 January 2010 that: “The Temple of Preah Vihear and its vicinity and Keo Sikha Kiri Svara pagoda belong to Thailand.” More


Clarification

The Press and Quick Reaction Unit of the Office of the Council of Ministers would like to clarify to the national and international public opinion relating to Mr. Sean Peng Se's remarks made in an interview with the Voice of America on the night of January 4, 2010 alleging the Royal Government of Cambodia's work on the Cambodian-Vietnamese boundary posts planting process as follows: More


CAMBODIA’S DPM DR. SOK AN RECEIVES HONORARY DOCTORATE IN POLITICAL DIPLOMACY FROM SOUTH KOREA UNIVERSITY

PHNOM PENH, Jan. 8, 2010 (PQRU) – Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Sok An received on Friday another Honorary Doctorate in Political Diplomacy from South Korea’s University of Woosuk.  “This prestigious degree awarded to me today is not only an honor for me and my family, but also for the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Cambodian people,” H.E. Dr. Sok An said. More


Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Dr. Sok An Presided Over the Commemoration of the 31st Anniversary of January-7 Victory
On January 07, 2010, H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, presided over the Commemoration of the 31st Anniversary of January-7 Victory, which was held in Takeo Province and attended by officials from various state ministries and institutions and thousands of people from the 10 districts of the province. More

H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Accreditation Committee of Cambodia, Presided Over the Certificate Awarding Ceremony of Build Bright University

H.E. Dr. Sok An presided over the Certificate Awarding Ceremony of Build Bright University held in the morning of December 30, 2009 at the Natinonal Institute of Education in Phnom Penh. The 2,890 graduates including those who have completed Bachelor, Master and Doctorate degrees have been awarded with their respective certificates on that occasion. More

 


Khmer Cultural-artistic antiques impress Japanese people

On 28 December 2009, H.E. Dr. Sok An ,Deputy Prime Minister and Minster in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, accompanied by Lok Chumteav and delegation members, including H.E. Mr. Thong Khon, Minister of Tourism, and H.E. Mr. Chuch Phoeun, Secretary of State of Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts returned from a visit to Japan. More


A Delegation Headed by H.E. Dr. Sok An to Attend the Opening Ceremony of New Angkor Culture Heritage Exhibition in Japan. More

DPM DR. SOK AN PRESIDED OVER THE PROMULGATION CEREMONY OF THE BOARD OF ENGINEERS CAMBODIA

The Promulgation Ceremony of the Board of Engineers Cambodia held on December 23, 2009 at Naga World Hotel, More


H.E. Dr. SOK AN, Deputy Prime Minister Presided over the Closing Ceremony of the Seminar on “Prevention and Fights against Thefts, Trafficking and Illicit Trading of Cultural Properties”
H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers and Chairman of the Cambodian National Commission for UNESCO presided over the closing ceremony of the seminar on “Prevention and Fights against Thefts, Trafficking and Illicit Trading of Cultural Properties” held in the afternoon on 22 December 2009 at the Cambodiana Hotel, Phnom Penh and attended by Secretary of State, Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, UNESCO representative in Cambodia, Mr. Etienne Clement, Deputy Director of UNESCO Office in Bangkok, senior government officials and representatives of relevant ministries and institutions. More


STATEMENT
Referring to an interview by Abhisit Vejjajiva, Prime Minister of Thailand, with ASTV Manager Online on December 16, 2009, he said “If Cambodia had tapped the telephone conversations between Sivarak and Kamrob, Cambodia then should clarify this case because this would affect the country’s image within the international sight.”
The Spokesman’s Office of the Royal Government of Cambodia categorically rejects the baseless statement made by Abhisit Vejjajiva, Prime Minister of Thailand, and would like to make the clarification to the national and international public opinions as follows: More

Deputy Prime Minister Sok An joins China's Vice President inaugurates Kong Tzu institute
PHNOM PENH, Dec. 22 (PQRU) - Dr. Sok An joined China's Vice President Xi Jinping inaugurated Kong Tzu Institute on Tuesday, a move that "contributes to the development of culture and education".
Speaking at the colorful ceremony which attended by more than 2,000 including the government officials and students in Dangkor district, Phnom Penh, Dr. Sok An also "thanked Chinese government's assistance for Cambodia's economic and social development".
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Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Sok An Welcomed China’s Vice President. More

The 16th Plenary Session of ICC Mainly Focuses on Reviewing New Aid and the Management of Monuments. More

The Angkor Ceramic Museum of Tany Village, Banteay Srey District, Siem Riep Province was inaugurated for official use
On 15 December 2009, in Siem Riep province, H.E. Dr. SOK AN, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers and chairman of APSARA and the Delegation of ICC of 15 nations for conservation and development of historical area of Angkor and 200 foreign delegates and ambassadors inaugurated for official use of the ceramic museum of Angkor in Tany village, Banteay Srey district which is situated about 20 Kms East of Siem Riep City with the participation of Tany Villagers, Siem Riep province. 
H.E. Deputy Prime Minister stressed that Tany village is the Former Ceramic Production Center of Khmer antiques from 9 century to 15 century in the Angkor period
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PRESS RELEASE
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports has the honor to inform the general public that on December 15, 2009, Cambodian and Thai sides held a meeting at the Office of the said Ministry on the continued sustainability and development of the Kampong Chheuteal High School in Sambor district, Kampong Thom province.
After a discussion in great details referring to the implementation of the Project Agreement 2002- 2005 related to the project on the continued sustainability and development of the Kampong Chheuteal High School in Sambor district, Kampong Thom province, the Thai side has clearly re-affirmed that: More


Asian political party representatives meet to exchange views on social market economy
SIEM REAP-ANGKOR, Cambodia, Dec. 11, 2009 (Updated): Cambodia co-chaired with Pakistan held a two-day seminar on “social market economy” with the participation of 16 representatives of Asian political parties aimed at exchanging views and experiences to find a suitable policy, which could be applied for their own national strategy. More


SIEM REAP-ANGKOR, Cambodia, Dec. 10, 2009: Cambodia co-chaired with Pakistan held a two-day seminar on “social market economy” with the participation of 16 representatives of Asian political parties aimed at exchanging views and experiences to find a suitable policy, which could be applied for their own national strategy. More

Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister asks the sport team to work harder
PHNOM PENH, Dec. 9, 2009
: Excellency Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister told Cambodia’s athletic group to focus  more on training  practicing, which is the main factor to bring them success for the nation.
Speaking at the meeting with the 180 players before they left to contest in the Southeast Asian Games (SEA GAMES) which is being held in Laos, His Excellency Sok An said Cambodian players should bear in mind that such the sport event is more than just the game itself.
“You are representing the Cambodia’s image at the international stage. You carry Cambodia’s flags, and the whole world will salute our flag when you win the games,” Sok An, who is also the Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, told the enthusiastic sport people.
“We must protect our prestige,” he said referring to Cambodia was ranked ninth out of the eleventh countries joined the SEA Games in 2008.
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China praises Cambodia’s Press and Quick Reaction Unit of the Office of the Council of Ministers
PHNOM PENH, Dec. 7, 2009:  Chinese press delegation, met with the Cambodia’s head of the unit on Monday, said that his group was impressed by the Unit’s activities of keeping the government’s leaders informed about the national and international news as well as providing the freedom of press and expression. More


Cambodia’s opposition leader is not under fire, but is merely subjected to the principles of Rule of Law
Referring to an article, which was written by Carlyle A. Thayer (The beleaguered opposition leader is under threat again), posted in the newspaper, The WALL STREET JOURNAL, this week and it was republished in The Cambodia Daily on December 5, 2009; as a Cambodian citizen, I wish to express my own opinion as-follows: More


Clarification
The Spokesman’s Office of the Council of Ministers wishes to make the clarification following an article posted on December 3, 2009 in The Nation said “mother of the detained Thai engineer was received by Mr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia...”.
In this regard, the Spokesman’s Office wishes to clarify that the publication of this article is incorrect since on December 2, 2009, His Excellency Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, was not at the Phnom Penh International Airport to meet Mrs. Simarak na Nakhon who was on the trip to visit her son Sivarak Chutipong. More


Statement
The Spokesman of the Royal Government of Cambodia totally rejects the report of the Thai News Agency on November 21, 2009, which was confirmed by Panitan Wattanayakorn, the Royal Thai Government’s acting Spokesman, alleging that the daughter of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Cambodian Prime Minister, was planning to hold shares in Cambodia Air Traffic Services (CATS), a private company. More

Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Sok An opens Jimmy Carter Work project

OUDONG, Cambodia: November 21, 2009: Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Sok An, and the former US President on Saturday officially opened the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Kandal province where 21 houses were built for the poor Cambodians. More


News Conference on Case Concerning Thai Staff at CATS

(November 20, 2009)

The news conference was conducted on November 20, 2009 at the Office of the Council of Ministers in which Cambodian officials rejected the reports posted in the Bangkok Post and The Nation that Cambodia had fired the ten Thai staff, who worked for the Cambodia Air Traffic Service (CATS), following a Thai engineer of the CATS has been arrested of working as spy. More


New Ambassador of New Zealand Pays a Courtesy Visit to DPM Sok An

H.E. Mr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers had a meeting with H.E. Mr. Bede Corry, the newly-accredited Ambassador of New Zealand to Cambodia on November 16, 2009 at the Office of the Council of Ministers.
In the meeting, the Ambassador informed the Deputy Prime Minister that he would strive to further strengthen the bi-lateral relations between the two countries. He highly appreciated the successful partnership of New Zealand with APSARA as well as the contribution of New Zealand to human resource development in Cambodia (especially English Language Training), sustainable development, trade policies, etc. More


 DPM H. E. Dr. Sok An Meets with Chairman of the National Human Rights Consultation of Australia

H.E. Dr. Sok An,  Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers met Dr. Frank Brennan, Chairman of the National Human Rights Consultation of Australia on November 13, 2009.
Dr. Frank Brennan informed the Deputy Prime Minister that his organization provides consultation service to the Australian government concerning justice system and also provides consultation service to the Australian parliament in law drafting process.
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The Comments Made by H.E. Dr. Ros Chantraboth, Member of the Royal Academy of Cambodia on the Causes of Tension between Cambodia and Thailand and The Comments Made by H.E. Lam Chea, Vice-Chairman of the Council of Jurists. More


PRESS RELEASE 

The Spokesman’s Office of the Office of the Council of Ministers wishes to convey the comments made by Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen, upon his return from Japan, told reporters on Sunday, November 08, 2009, at the Phnom Penh International Airport as the followings: More


Press Release Issued on 05 November 2009


STATEMENT
OF THE ROYAL OF GOVERNMENT'S SPOKESMAN
Issued on 04 November 2009


STATEMENT
By
Cambodian-ASEAN Civil Society Organization (CACSO) and
Cambodian-ASEAN Human Rights Association (CAHRA) for the First Time Accession of Cambodia to the World Heritage Committee


Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN

Prime Minister of Cambodia 

Message

to Cambodian Compatriots

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Venerable Samdech Buddhist Patriarchs and Monks

Beloved Cambodian Compatriots

At 21:00 p.m. in Paris on 26 October 2009 (3:00 a.m. in Phnom Penh on 27 October 2009), the Kingdom of Cambodia was elected as a member of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) during the Seventeenth Session of the General Assembly of 186 States Parties to the 1972 Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, France. More


DPM Sok An Meets Minister of Knowledge Economy of Korea
H.E. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers met with H.E. Choi Kyung-Hwan, Minister of Knowledge Economy of the Republic of Korea, and his delegation on October 23, 2009 at the Office of the Council of Ministers.
During the meeting, H.E. Choi Kyung-Hwan expressed his hope that the government of Cambodia and the government of Korea would strive to further improve the Provincial Administration Information System (PAIS), which had been inaugurated on the same day. He added that he was confident there would be more agreements on various sectors between Cambodia and Korea, and that he would try to encourage more Korean companies to invest in Cambodia. More

Cambodia and Korea sign MOU on Petroleum Exploration and Rice Export Investment
A Memorandum of Understanding on Petroleum Exploration Cooperation between Cambodian National Petroleum Authority (CNPA) and Korean National Oil Corporation (KNOC) and a separate Memorandum of Understanding on Rice Export Investment Project between Green Trade Company and KTC/Kyung An Cable Co., Ltd and Kookmin Bank were signed on an occasion presided over by H.E. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers. The ceremony was held on October 23, 2009. More

Provincial Administration Information System Inaugurated
A Ceremony to mark the Commencement of the Provincial Administration Information System (PAIS) was held on October 23, 2009 at the Office of the Council of Ministers. The ceremony was presided over by H.E. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, and H.E. Choi Kyung-Hwan, Minister of Knowledge Economy of the Republic of Korea.
H.E. Phu Leewood, Secretary General of National Information Communication Technology Development Authority (NiDA), gave an overview of the result of the project implementation, highlighting the successes and difficulties of the project.
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STATEMENT OF THE GOVERNMENT'S SPOKESMAN

After commenting by Prime Minister Hun Sen on October 21, 2009 regarding an arranging a residence available for the former Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, if he wishes to stay in Cambodia, leaders of Thailand made consecutive statements, which showed the stance of Thailand that if Mr. Thaksin is to move to Cambodia, the Government of Thailand would seek extradition of Mr. Thaksin be returned to Thailand based on the Treaty which was signed by the two governments in 1998 (source: Bangkok Post, October 22, 2009).
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Declaration
The Outcome of the Round-Table Discussion on the Temple of Preah Vihear and the Candidacy of Cambodia to the World Heritage Committee

The round-table discussion on “the Temple of Preah Vihear and the candidacy of Cambodia to the World Heritage Committee (WHC)” was held on 22nd October, 2009 with the participation of members of the Senate, members of the Parliament, representatives of the Joint Border Commission (JBC), representatives of the Royal Academy of Cambodia, senior researchers in culture and history, and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). The discussion was conducted for the purpose of clarifying national and international opinions concerning the inscription of the Temple of Preah Vihear on the World Heritage List and the submission of the candidacy of Cambodia to the WHC. The outcome of the round-table discussion is as follows: EnglishFrench


PM Samdech HUN SEN Presides Over the 15th Anniversary of the Brigade 70

Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN
, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, presided over the 15th Anniversary of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces Brigade 70. The Anniversary celebration was held on October 13, 2009.
In his remarks, Samdech Techo HUN SEN expressed his appreciation to Brigade 70 for its tireless efforts in contributing to national defense and rehabilitation of infrastructure in the country. He acknowledged the immense contribution of Brigade 70 in these aspects as one of the factors attracting national and international investors to do business in Cambodia.
Samdech Techo added that the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) has been making further reform in the armed forces to enhance the quality and efficiency of national security. Also, the RGC is having the policy of granting concession land to families of army personnel whose husbands were killed in action. More


DPM H.E. Dr. Sok An to Attend the 35th General Conference of UNESCO 
On October 8, 2009, a high-level delegation of 10 members, headed by H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Minister, left for Paris, where they will be attending the 35th General  Conference of UNESCO. 
As a high representative of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Dr. Sok An will be delivering his speech at the General Conference on October 10, 2009.  More


Vietnam Declares Full Support for Cambodia’s Candidacy for the WHC’s Membership
Minister to the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia, H.E. Mrs. Ngo Thi Hoa has announced the government of Vietnam’s full support for Cambodia’s candidacy to be a member of the World Heritage Committee (WHC).  More


E-Library at the RAC inaugurated by DPM H.E. Dr. Sok An
H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers inaugurated a modern library, donated by the Chinese-ASEAN Association through the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia to the Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC). The auspicious ceremony took place on September 30, 2009.
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DPM H.E. Dr. Sok An Meets with New Ambassador of Japan
H.E. Dr. Sok An Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, granted a courtesy visit to H.E. Mr. Masafumi Kuroki, the newly-appointed Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia. The meeting took place on September 29, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at the Office of the Council of Ministers. More


STATEMENT
The spokesman’s Office of the Office of the Council of Ministers wishes to inform the national and international public that the Royal Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia absolutely rejects the comment made by the Thai’s acting Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban on 24 September 2009 related to the Cambodia’s northern existing access road to the Temple of Preah Vihear. More


DPM Sok An Signs Amended Assistance Agreement with USAID
H.E. Dr. Sok An,
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, and USAID Mission Director Flynn Fuller have signed an Amendment Number One to the USAID Assistance Agreement on behalf of their respective governments. H.E. Carol A. Rodley, U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia, was also present at the ceremony and signed the document as a witness. The Signing Ceremony on Amendment Number One between the United States of America and the Royal Government of Cambodia for the USAID Economic Growth Program was held on September 23, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. at the Office of the Council of Ministers.
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H.E. Dr. Sok An Signs an Agreement on Sericulture Project with FAO
On September 17, 2009 at the Office of the Council of Ministers, H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, and Mr. Ajay Markanday, Food and Agriculture Organization Representative in Cambodia, signed an agreement on Sericulture Rehabilitation Project supported by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
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DPM H.E. Dr. Sok An Meets with Chief of IMF Mission for Cambodia
H.E.
Dr. Sok An,  Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers had a meeting with Mr. David Cowen, Chief of IMF Mission for Cambodia and his colleagues on September 17, 2009. More


Prime Minister Presides over Bridge Connection Ceremony
On September 14, 2009, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia accompanied by H.E. Zhang Jing Feng, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Cambodia, presided over the official connection ceremony of Prek Kdam Cambodian-Chinese Friendship Bridge, which is almost 90% completed. More


A Huge Statue of the Lord Buddha Inaugurated by PM Samdech Techo HUN SEN
Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN
, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, presided over the sacred consecration and inauguration ceremony of a huge statue of the Lord Buddha and ancillary facilities on Chi Ta Pich mountain, Kirivong District, Takeo Province on the 9th of September 2009. More


Cambodia Launches Bid for World Heritage Committee
On the 7th of September 2009 at the National Museum of Phnom Penh, H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers presided over the official launching ceremony for the Kingdom’s bid for  candidacy to the World Heritage Committee (WHC). More


DPM Dr. Sok An Officiates at Consecration Ceremony for Huge Buddha Statue
H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, officiated at the sacred consecration ceremony for a huge statue of the Lord Buddha  at Chi Ta Pech mountain, Kirivong District, Takeo Province. More


DPM Dr. Sok An Meets DG of Viettel Telco Company
H.E. Dr. Sok An,
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, met with the Director General of Viettel Company and  his colleagues at the Office of the Council of Ministers on September 07, 2009. More


Press Release
the Cabinet  Plenary Meeting on September 04th, 2009

DPM H.E. Dr. Sok An Meets Chairman of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation
On September 2, 2009, H.E. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, met the Chairman of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation and his colleagues More

DPM H.E. Dr. Sok An Meets JICA Country Representative
H.E.Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, met Mr.Yasujiro Suzuki, the new Chief Representative of JICA Cambodia Office at the Office of the Council of Ministers on September 2, 2009.More


Press Releasee
The Press and Quick Reaction Unit of the Office of the Council of Ministers in cooperation with the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction. More

DPM SOK AN MEETS ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE OF CAMBODIA
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, H.E. Sok An has recommended that the Accreditation Committee of Cambodia (ACC) must add important subjects to the Foundation Year Curriculum such as History of Pol Pol’s Genocidal Regime, Drug Abuse, Traffic Issue, Culture, Khmer Tradition and other subjects related to present challenges.More


Deputy Prime Minister Sok An Meets the Country Manager for the World Bank's Office in Cambodia
H.E. Mr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, met Mr. Qimiao Fan, Country Manager for the World Bank’s Office in Cambodia and his delegates on 19th August 2009 at the Office of the Council of Ministers.
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Press Release
the Cabinet  Plenary Meeting on August 14th, 2009

Deputy Prime Minister Sok An Meets Brunei Ambassador to Cambodia
H.E. Mr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers had a meeting with H.E. Pengiran Dato Pakuda Haji Abu Kakar bin Pengiran Seri Indera Pengiran Haji Ismail, the Ambassador of Brunei to Cambodia on the 11th August 20009. More


Deputy Prime Minister Sok An Meets with Former Japanese Minister and Philanthropist
H.E. Mr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, had the pleasure of meeting H.E. Mr. Issei Inoue who was the former Minister of Posts and Telecommunications of Japan and is a long-time friend of Cambodia. More

 
Office of the Council Ministers...

Thirty years of time passed, they cannot deny and realize the good cause of the January 07th, 1979 when Cambodia survival revealed and also the Royal Government of Cambodia’s good achievement which has been led by Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN against the mass killing acted by Khmer Rouge top leaders and also cultured the mindset for preventing a recurrence of such crime anywhere.

Questions and Answers related to ECCC

What happens at Khmer Rouge Trials or ECCC?

Pre-Trial Chamber Public Hearing for
Khieu Samphan 27 Feb 2009

Video clip relating to the establishment of ECCC  

 


"I am sure you join me in trusting that these trials take place in a calm  and dignified manner. When the judges have delivered their verdicts, we hope that Cambodians and all who support us will feel a load lifted from our backs as we finally bring justice in the name of the victims"

Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN Sen
Prime Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia

"This special new court was created by the government and the UN but is independent of them."

His Excellency SOK An
Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Royal Government of Cambodia Task Force for cooperation with Foreign Legal Experts and Preparation of the Proceedings for the Trial of Senior Khmer Rouge Leaders


"Culture of impunity is being replaced by a culture of accountability."

His Excellency Kofi Annan
Secretary-General of the United Nations at the time of the signing of the Agreement



"For the past thirty years the people and the government of Cambodia have called for the senior leaders and those most responsible for such crimes to face trial and a judiial accounting . Now at last that day has come."

Dr. Helen Jevis
Chief of Public Affairs of ECCC

 

Who are accused

Kaing Guek Eav alias Duch
Former Chief of S-21

Charged with crimes against humanity and war crimes as well as premeditated murder and torture.

Noun Chea
Former President of the assembly
Charged with crimes against humanity and war crimes

Ieng Sary
Former foreign minister of the Democratic of Kampuchea
Charged with crimes against humanity and war crimes

Ieng Thirith
Former minister of social affairs of the Demorcratic of Kamuchea
Charged with crimes against humanity and war crimes

Khieu Samphan
Former head of state of the Demorcratic of Kampuchea
Charged with crimes against humanity and war crimes

The Khmer Rouge tribunal



Kaing Guek Eav
alias Duch
Former Chief of S-21
Charged with crimes against humanity

Today, Monday 30 March 2009, at  10:00 AM, ECCC hold the first trial hearing  on the case N. 001/18-07-2008/ECCC-TC. Kaing Guek Eav as defendant. The Live broadcasting conduct by national and some international both radio and television. More

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