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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

16th ASEAN defence minister's meeting kicks off, focus on key challenges

The 16th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) kicked off here on Wednesday, with discussions focusing on key challenges and security in the region

World's largest recorded freshwater fish weighing 300 kg caught in Cambodia

The world's largest recorded freshwater fish, a giant stingray, has been caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia, according to scientists from the Southeast Asian nation and the United States

India participates in East Asia Summit Senior Officials' meet by Cambodia

Ministry of External Affairs official and Former Ambassador to Myanmar and Iran, Saurabh Kumar took part in the East Asia Summit Senior Officials' meeting on Wednesday over a videoconference

US to exempt tariffs on solar panels from Southeast Asian nations: Report

Biden will issue a proclamation on Monday that will allow solar panels to be imported to the US from Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia and Vietnam without risk of tariffs

India supplies non-J&J vaccines to Cambodia, Thailand under Quad umbrella

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India has supplied COVID-19 vaccines to Cambodia and Thailand under an initiative of the Quad group of countries, New Delhi said on Thursday, though not the Johnson & Johnson shot as originally planned.

Jaishankar talks to his Cambodian counterpart, discusses India-ASEAN ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn on Monday and discussed India-Association of South East Asian Nations relations (ASEAN)

US orders arms embargo on Cambodia, cites Chinese military influence

The US has ordered an arms embargo on Cambodia, citing deepening Chinese military influence, corruption and human rights abuses by the government and armed forces in the Southeast Asian country.

Cambodia lifts travel ban for passengers arriving from 10 African countries

Since the outbreak of the pandemic, Cambodia has registered 120,183 cases of Covid-19 and 2,949 deaths

Top Cambodian leaders receive 1st shot of India-made Covid-19 vaccine

Cambodian leaders including President of National Assembly Heng Samrin, received the first shot of AstraZeneca's 'Made-in-India' CoviShield vaccines

India approves supply of 100,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses to Cambodia

India has approved supply of 100,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Cambodia, the Indian embassy in Phnom Penh said on Saturday

Indian Navy delivers 15 tonnes of aid to Cambodia for flood relief

As a part of the ongoing Mission Sagar-III, India delivered 15 tonnes of flood relief material to Cambodia