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- Hun Sen opens ASEAN Summit with calls for unity
- Cambodia preparing for arrival of world leaders
CPP extraordinary convention underway
The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) is holding a two-day extraordinary convention this weekend to discuss its 2023-2028 policy frameworks.
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Cambodia not backing Ukraine militarily: PM
Thu, 26 Jan 2023 | 09:46Prime Minister Hun Sen has dismissed claims that Cambodia is a supplier of military aid to Ukraine, stating that the Kingdom has no ability to deliver such aid but would welcome any country wishing to learn how to clear landmines to send their officers here for training.
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Cambodia firmly rejects inclusion on list of Ukraine military backers
Thu, 26 Jan 2023 | 10:18The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on January 24 "categorically dismissed" the classification of Cambodia under the category of “military supporter of Ukraine” as published in an infographic originating from the Telegram channel “Demografiya Upala”.
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Japan scheme for politician visitors resumed
Wed, 25 Jan 2023 | 09:32Cambodia and Japan have agreed to resume the Dialogue on Human Rights as well as a programme for young Cambodian politicians to travel to Japan, while also expressing satisfaction at the recovering bilateral trade, which has almost reached pre-pandemic levels.
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Cambodia, France ink political consultation deal
Tue, 24 Jan 2023 | 11:56Cambodia’s foreign ministry and the French embassy in Phnom Penh have signed a "Joint Declaration of Intent on the Establishment of the Mechanism of Bilateral Political Consultations" between the foreign ministries of the two countries.
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CPP claims 600 defectors from Candlelight Party in Banteay Meanchey: Eysan
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 | 09:08A senior official of the Candlelight Party (CP) announced his intention to get to the bottom of the sudden defection of more than 600 party members to the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP).
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Ministry decries foreign ‘interference’
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 | 09:03Preventing outside interference in the internal affairs of small states such as Cambodia is key to protecting independence, said the foreign ministry in response to comments made by the US embassy in Phnom Penh regarding the Kingdom’s current political sphere.
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Top diplomat, Japan envoy talk step-up in cooperation
Fri, 20 Jan 2023 | 01:10Cambodia and Japan are exploring opportunities to bolster bilateral ties and step up cooperation in a variety of fields such as trade, investment, tourism, human rights and resource management, mine clearance, peace-building, and democratic development.
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CPP: Retract slanderous statement or face court
Thu, 19 Jan 2023 | 10:01The Candlelight Party’s (CP) statement about the current political situation in Cambodia wherein they claim that they are working “under threat and intimidation from the ruling party” drew another warning of legal action from Prime Minister Hun Sen, in his capacity as its president.
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NEC: Setha’s arrest will not affect election or eligibility to participate
Thu, 19 Jan 2023 | 08:18The National Election Committee (NEC) said the recent arrest of Thach Setha, vice-president of the Candlelight Party (CP) on the order of the Phnom Penh Municipal Court will not affect the process of organising this year’s national election, scheduled for July 23.
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Outgoing Indonesian envoy lauded for improved relations
Wed, 18 Jan 2023 | 09:25The diplomatic mission of outgoing Indonesian ambassador to Cambodia Sudirman Haseng has improved relations between the two nations, said National Assembly (NA) president Heng Samrin.