Over 10,000 Police Officers to be Deployed for Security and Safety during ASEAN Summits
AKP Phnom Penh, October 25, 2022 --

More than 10,000 security forces will be deployed to maintain the security and safety during the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits on Nov. 8-13, 2022 in Phnom Penh, said Lt. Gen. Chhay Kim Khoeun, Deputy Commissioner General and Spokesperson for the National Police.

He stressed that the National Police Commissioner General is paying close attention to this priority task.

“Some of the deployed forces have been additionally trained on skills including defence techniques and cooperating well with the specialised forces from other countries such as the Interpol, Aseanapol, FBI and the police forces of Singapore, Japan, Vietnam, China, Australia and other partners,” he added.

Cambodia has also received support and cooperation in security information exchange and technical assistance from Japan, China, and Vietnam.

So far, Cambodia has ensured high security for eight important ASEAN-related meetings, including the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting and the ASEAN Economic Ministers' Meeting.

Drawing on the experience, the Cambodian police authorities have continued to regularly update the security operational action plan, because the actual situation is not the same, he continued.

Lt. Gen. Chhay Kim Khoeun considered the upcoming regional and international gathering as a great pride and historic moments for Cambodia and the security of the gatherings will reflect Cambodia's capacity in handling such high-level events.

As the chair of the bloc this year, Cambodia is committed to leading ASEAN under the theme “ASEAN A.C.T.: Addressing Challenges Together” for harmony, peace, and prosperity in the whole region.

The sidelines of the Summits include the 25th ASEAN-China Summit, 23th ASEAN-Republic of Korea Summit, 25th ASEAN Plus Three Summit, 19th ASEAN-India summit, 2nd ASEAN-Australia Summit, 25th ASEAN-Japan Summit, 10th ASEAN-U.S. Summit, and 17th East Asia Summit.
- AKP

Citywide clean-up ordered for ASEAN Summit
Orm Bunthoeurn | Publication date 25 October 2022 | 20:00 ICT

The Phnom Penh Municipal Administration has called on the public to participate in maintaining the beauty, hygiene and public order of the capital during the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summit and related meetings, scheduled to be held in Phnom Penh from November 10-13.

In an October 24 letter, municipal governor Khuong Sreng asked residents to be sure to dispose of household waste according to administration guidelines.

“Please keep good order in your front yards, and beautify your houses. Be sure to follow the scheduled garbage collection, and don’t pile trash outside your homes until it due to be picked up,” he said.

He also asked people to display the national flag in front of their homes, making sure the flags were clean and not torn. This would display pride in their national identity and promote the prestige of the Kingdom, he said, adding that Cambodia’s rich culture and traditions were worthy of celebration, especially as it hosted the forum.

Sreng added that people who own vacant land or construction sites along public roads should erect fences in front of their property, to improve the appearance of the city.

“In addition, all construction site owners should be aware that they must temporarily suspend construction as high-level national and international delegations are passing by,” he said.
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Crackdown announced on bad and illegal parking that destroys the beauty of Cambodia's capital city (and incidentally causes traffic jams):
ALSO! Stop parking in the middle of the streets and on the pavements, says PP Governor

Cambodia News, Phnom Penh: Once again, Mr. Khuong Sreng, the Governor of Phnom Penh, has issued new directives to the 14 District Governors in Phnom Penh and the Phnom Penh Municipal Police to work together to clear the road and stop the parking anarchy on the city's roads which causes traffic congestion.

In a meeting at Phnom Penh Capital Hall on the afternoon of October 25, 2022, Mr. Khuong Sreng stated that some sections of national roads in the suburbs of Phnom Penh were parked by hundreds of container trucks on the middle of the road, causing traffic jams and further damage to roads and this is not acceptable.
Mr. Khuong Sreng said that the issue of public order must be taken seriously to serve the interests of the majority of population, and not allow a few people to abuse the streets and sidewalks.

The new order of Mr. Khuong Sreng was made during the Phnom Penh Municipal Authority's meeting to monitor the progress of the work of public order on the streets and the use of all public sidewalks in Phnom Penh.

Mr. Khuong Sreng stated that the work of organizing public order on the streets must be done regularly to facilitate traffic for the people and to enhance the beauty of Phnom Penh, while Cambodia is hosting the ASEAN Summit and Relevant meeting in early November 2022.

Feels like maybe it's a good idea to get out of Phnom Penh for 8-13.

Some 1,500 Journalists Register for Forthcoming ASEAN Summits and Related Summits
AKP Phnom Penh, October 31, 2022 --

As of Oct. 30, 2022, a total of 1,525 journalists have registered to cover the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Phnom Penh in November, according to a report of the Ministry of Information’s General Department of Information and Broadcasting (INB).

Of them, 1,348 (310 women) have been approved, it pointed out, adding that 99 requests are under review and 78 others are required for rectification to meet the registration criteria.

Among the accredited journalists, it continued, 535 are Cambodians and 813 are foreign journalists from 31 countries.

Most of the registered foreign journalists are from Japan (166), the Republic of Korea (134), and the U.S. (100), the source underlined.

The media registration for the forthcoming summits via www.asean2022.inb.gov.kh will be closed today, Oct. 31, 2022.

The accredited media personnel shall collect their media badge at the International Media Centre located at M-Floor of Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel on Nov. 7.

Cambodia is going to host the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Phnom Penh from Nov. 8 to 13, 2022.
- AKP

Chinese Premier to Attend ASEAN Summits in Phnom Penh
AKP Phnom Penh, November 01, 2022 --

Chinese Premier H.E. Li Keqiang will attend the ASEAN Summits and Related Summits to be held in Phnom Penh next week, according to a source from the Chinese Embassy.

“The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Kingdom of Cambodia presents its compliments to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia and has the honour to inform and request the latter on the following press arrangements with regard to the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Li Keqiang from Nov. 8 to 13," it added.

The detail of his programme during his stay in Cambodia has not been officially released yet, but Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HE said H.E. Li Keqiang will also pay an official visit to Cambodia on the occasion.

"I will hold a bilateral talk with H.E. Li Keqiang in the afternoon of Nov. 9," pointed out Samdech Techo Prime Minister this morning at a graduation ceremony of the University of Law and Economics.

Samdech Techo HE said H.E. Li Keqiang will be among the Heads of Government/State to pay an official visit to Cambodia prior to the ASEAN summits, including Vietnamese Prime Minister, Sultan of Brunei, etc.

UN Chief to Attend ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh
AKP Phnom Penh, November 04, 2022 --

Secretary-General of the United Nations H.E. António Guterres will attend ASEAN-United Nations Summit in Phnom Penh next week, according to a press release issued on Nov. 3.

On Nov. 10, the UN secretary-general will head to Phnom Penh, where he will address the ASEAN-UN Summit, focusing on regional and global trends, the climate emergency, and the situation in Myanmar, the source pointed out.

The ASEAN-UN Summit is a main point on the agenda of 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits to be hosted by Cambodia, as the ASEAN Chair this year, from Nov. 8 to 13 in Phnom Penh.
- AKP

CEO News; This article has been translated roughly, but the original is posted below.

Which roads should you avoid during the ASEAN Summit?
On Saturday, November 5, 2022
By deth leng
On November 5, 2022, the Phnom Penh Capital Administration announced the temporary avoidance of all types of traffic at the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and related meetings in Phnom Penh.

The administration of Phnom Penh has confirmed that in 2022, the Kingdom of Cambodia will hold the rotating chairmanship of ASEAN, to be held from 10 to 13 November 2022 at the Sokha Residence Hotel, Phnom Penh.


In the process of the ASEAN Summit, there will be a large number of national and international delegates, and in order that the meetings can run smoothly, as well as avoiding traffic jams, the Phnom Penh Capital Administration will close some avenues for traffic on all types of vehicles on some major roads when the high-level national and international delegations are passing through to attend the ASEAN Summit on the above date.

The following routes:

1. For vehicles entering Phnom Penh on the Boulevard of the Russian Federation, the traffic direction must be diverted at the point of Choam Chao flyover towards Choam Chao Blvd.

2- Vehicles traveling in and out of Norodom Blvd. must divert traffic on Street 63 and Sisowath Quay.

3. For vehicles traveling in and out of Monivong Blvd., the traffic direction must be diverted at the intersection of the head of the road towards the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces Blvd. .

4- For vehicles entering Phnom Penh on National Road No. 6, the traffic direction must be diverted on Victory Blvd. In the case of vehicles in the Chroy Changvar area, traffic must be diverted around the Neang Tep Mermaid roundabout, crossing the Bele Bridge into Phnom Penh.

5. Vehicles traveling on Oknha Khleang Moeung Street (Street 70) in the direction of Kouch Kanong roundabout shall be diverted into City Center Blvd (Street 169, Boeung Kak Lake Area) and Phsar Samhan Concrete Road to Street 598.

6. For sand ferries and tourist boats, traffic on the Tonle Sap and Upper Mekong River is not allowed.

From November 6 to 13, 2022. 7. The Sokha ferry port to Phnom Penh was completely suspended during the above meeting. As for the Royal Port, it is allowed to operate normally, but the location of the western port is changed to dock and up at the port of Koh Pich.

8. It is strictly forbidden to fly kites and camera and video equipment on drones in Phnom Penh, especially on the runway.

And holding the ASEAN games too soon. The city has some work to do and hopefully the country will be pulled out of underdeveloped status.

I wonder if they will allow bicycles through?