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Cambodia's Hun Sen to step down as PM, Hun Manet to take over as leader

The newly elected parliament would convene on Aug 21 and a new cabinet would be sworn in on Aug 22, Hun Sen said

Hun Sen's ruling party claims landslide win in Cambodian election

The ruling party of Cambodia's longtime Prime Minister Hun Sen claimed a landslide victory in Sunday's general election, an outcome that was virtually assured thanks to the suppression and intimidation of the opposition in a vote critics said made a farce of democracy. Six hours after polls closed, the National Election Committee said 84.6 per cent of eligible voters had cast ballots. Sok Eysan, spokesperson for Hun Sen's Cambodian People's Party, said he believed his party captured 78-80 per cent of the total turnout. I have no results about the allocation of seats, but as of now but I can say that the ruling Cambodian People's Party has won a landslide victory, he told the Associated Press, although no official vote count had still been issued. The European Union, the United States and other Western countries had refused to send observers, saying the election lacked the conditions to be considered free and fair. That left international officials from Russia, China and Guinea-Bissa

Cambodia about to graduate from least developed country status: ADB

It added that the Southeast Asian nation should consider forging new trade agreements with its major partners while improving the implementation and utilization of existing ones

PM Modi calls on Cambodian king, assures to strengthen partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on visiting Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni on Tuesday and assured him of India's resolve to strengthen the bilateral partnership across diverse areas including capacity building. Modi called on Sihamoni, who is on his maiden state visit to India at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Both underscored the deep civilisational ties, strong cultural and people-to-people connect between both countries. Modi assured the Cambodian King of India's resolve to strengthen the bilateral partnership with Cambodia across diverse areas including capacity building, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office. Sihamoni thanked Modi's ongoing initiatives in development cooperation, and conveyed his appreciation and best wishes for India's presidency of G20. Later in a tweet, Modi said, "It was a pleasure to interact with His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia today. We had a positive exchange of views on our close cultural and people to people ties

Cambodian King to visit India from May 29 to 31; MEA says will deepen ties

Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni will be on his maiden state visit to India from May 29 to 31 and his trip would mark the culmination of the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Cambodia, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. At a media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (East), Saurabh Kumar, said the Cambodian King would be accompanied by a 27-member high-level delegation, including the minister of the royal palace, vice president of the Vietnamese senate, minister of foreign affairs and other senior officials. The state visit marks the culmination of the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Cambodia, which were established in 1952, the MEA said in statement. The forthcoming visit of King Sihamoni will further strengthen and deepen the civilisational relations between India and Cambodia, it said. This visit by the King of Cambodia is taking place after almost six ...

Renewable energy accounts for over 62% of Cambodia's energy supply: PM

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said on Tuesday that renewable energy has now made up over 62 percent of the Southeast Asian country's installed electricity capacity

Fire at Cambodia hotel casino still rages after 12 hrs, kills at least 11

A fire burning through a Cambodian hotel casino on the border with Thailand has killed at least 10, local media reported. The website Cambodianess, which belongs to the Thmey Thmey media group, reported the blaze at the Grand Diamond Casino and Hotel in the border town of Poipety broke out around midnight on Wednesday and was still burning Thursday morning. It cited Banteay Meanchey provincial Police Commissioner Maj. Gen. Sithi Loh saying that according to initial information, at least 10 people had died and another 30 were injured.

Rajnath Singh to attend ASEAN defence ministers meet, discuss boosting ties

To commemorate 30 years of India-ASEAN relations, India and Cambodia will co-chair the maiden India-ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting today presided over by Rajnath Singh

Defence minister Rajnath Singh to attend India-ASEAN meet on Nov 22-23

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be attending the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defense Ministers plus Meeting and the India-ASEAN defence ministers meeting on November 22 and 23

China, US officials to attend Southeast Asia defence meeting in Cambodia

The defense chiefs of rival powers China and the US will both attend next week's expanded meeting of Southeast Asian security ministers in Cambodia, opening up the possibility the two will hold face-to-face discussions. China's Defense Ministry said Gen. Wei Fenghe will attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus from Sunday to Thursday. The Department of Defense said Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III will also attend following stops in Canada and Indonesia. Both officials plan to meet with participants on the margins of the main gathering of ministers from the 10-nation organization known as ASEAN. While no formal bilateral meeting has been announced, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Col. Tan Kefei appeared to hold that possibility open in a statement issued Sunday. China holds a positive and open attitude toward exchanges with the US during the period of the ASEAN-Plus meeting and relevant departments of both countries are maintaini

We are in our extended family, says Vice-President Dhankhar in Cambodia

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday said he felt like home in Cambodia, which is part of India's "extended family", as he inaugurated the completed conservation work of 'Haal of Dancers' in Ta Prohm Temple here. Dhankhar, accompanied by his wife Sudesh Dhankhar and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, visited the Ta Prohm Temple and offered prayers. He also visited Angkor Wat Temple on the last leg of his three-day visit to the country. We are not in the country of our extended neighbourhood, we are in our extended family," Dhankhar said while inaugurating the restored Hall of Dancers at Ta Prohm Temple in the Angkor archaeological complex. 'The Hall of Dancers' at Ta Prohm temple is part of a USD 4 million worth collaboration project between India and Cambodia on preservation and restoration of cultural heritage in Cambodia. Angkor Wat temple, built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II, is the world's largest religious structure and it marks the high point of Khmer

V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar addresses East Asia Summit during his Cambodia visit

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday addressed the East Asia Summit here on the last day of his visit to Cambodia. An official in the Ministry of External Affairs said that the vice president's address was a closed session. Dhankhar is in Cambodia for his three-day visit. This year marks the 30th anniversary of ASEAN-India relations and is being celebrated as the ASEAN-India Friendship Year. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is an international organisation that has 10 member countries in Southeast Asia: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. India and ASEAN countries vowed to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership and enhance cooperation against terrorism after Vice President Dhankhar addressed the 19th ASEAN-India Summit here on Saturday. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is accompanying Dhankhar, who is leading the Indian delegation to the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit and t

Biden raises concerns over Chinese activities at Cambodian Ream Naval Base

"President Biden also expressed his appreciation for Cambodia co-sponsoring resolutions at the United Nations to support Ukraine against Russia's brutal aggression," the statement reads.

Vice Prez Dhankhar leaves for Cambodia to attend ASEAN-India summit

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday embarked on a three-day visit to Cambodia, where he will attend the ASEAN-India summit and the East Asia Summit. Cambodia is hosting these summits in its capacity as the current chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). During his visit, the vice president will hold a bilateral meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. He will also hold meetings with leaders from several other countries. This is Dhankhar's first foreign visit since he assumed office in August this year. He is accompanied by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The ASEAN-India summit is expected to review the status of the strategic partnership between the two sides and take stock of the cooperation in areas of trade, investment and connectivity. According to the government, Dhankhar will attend the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit in Phnom Penh on November 12. This year marks the 30th anniversary of ASEAN-India relations and is being celebrated

At least 4 killed as flash floods hit parts of Cambodia, says PM

Flash floods have been hitting parts of Cambodia, leaving at least four people dead, Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen said

Covid may hamper Cambodia's bid to be upper-middle income state by 2030: PM

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen said that the Covid-19 pandemic may hinder Cambodia's ambitious journey toward an upper-middle income country by 2030 and a high-income country by 2050

ASEAN special envoy to Myanmar warns on further executions in nation

Efforts by Myanmar's neighbours to help restore peace and normalcy to the strife-torn nation were hindered by the country's recent executions of four political activists, Cambodia's FM said

Prez Marcos meets Antony Blinken in Philippines amid US-China crisis

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr welcomed US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday, the highest ranking American official to visit the Philippines since he took office

ICC awards membership status to Cambodia, Uzbekistan, Cote D'Ivoire

The ICC awarded membership status to three countries on Tuesday during the ongoing ICC Annual Conference in Birmingham.Cambodia and Uzbekistan from Asia, and Cote D'Ivoire from Africa, were all awarded Associate membership status, taking ICC's total members to 108 countries, including 96 Associates.The two Asian teams take the total count of Asian countries to 25 while Cote D'Ivoire is the 21st country from Africa.A major criteria to gain ICC Membership is detailed in 'Participation and domestic structures' of Clause 2.1 (d) of the ICC Membership Criteria. This includes having in place a proper structure with minimum team requirements for 50-over and 20-over tournaments, aside from clear junior and women's pathways.The three new countries satisfied these conditions, with the Cricket Federation of Uzbekistan's (CFU) women's cricket plan involving 15 teams playing organised competitions with a pathway programme for their Under-19 and Under-17 players.Cote d'Ivoire Cricket Federation has

Monkeypox patient who flee from Thailand found in Cambodian capital

A Nigerian man, who has contracted monkeypox and fled Thailand recently, was found here in the capital of Cambodia on Saturday evening, a deputy governor said