Cambodian PM Discloses His Trip to U.S. in September
AKP Phnom Penh, September 01, 2023 --

Cambodian Prime Minister H.E. Kitti Tesaphibal Pundit HM disclosed his trip to the U.S. later this month in his public speech this morning.

At a get-together with factory workers and employees in Takhmao town, Kandal province, H.E. Kitti Tesaphibal Pundit did not give details of his forthcoming trip, he just said he would travel to the U.S. and meet with Cambodian community there.

“I will go to the U.S. on Sept. 20, 2023 to meet with our people there,” the Premier underlined.

Some sources revealed that H.E. Kitti Tesaphibal Pundit HM would attend the 78th UN General Assembly in New York.

According to the UN, the 78th UN General Assembly (UNGA 78) will take place from Sept. 18 to 26, 2023, at a time of unprecedented setbacks on global progress.

During the UNGA 78, world leaders, including young leaders, will discuss and debate how to confront the global polycrisis, and find strategies to accelerate action on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
By Heng Panha
AKP

New PM Reaffirms Cambodian Foreign Polity to UN
AKP Phnom Penh, September 23, 2023 --

As the new Prime Minister of Cambodia, Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei HM reaffirmed the Royal Government’s foreign policy to the General Debate of 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 78), held at the UN headquarters in the afternoon of Sept. 22 (New York time) or in the morning of Sept. 23 (Phnom Penh time).

Cambodia will continue on its present path of independent and neutral foreign policy — based on the rule of law, equal mutual respect and adherence to the principles of the UN Charter — to promote its national interests, strengthen existing friendships and build more amicable ties, he said.

Cambodia remains resolute against the threat or use of force in international relations, interference in the internal affairs of and aggression against other independent nations, he added.

“Cambodia shall not authorise any foreign military base on its territory, as clearly stated in its constitution. Cambodia will not allow any country nor any group to use its territory against another country,” the Premier underlined.
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Cambodia-U.S. Relations to be Stronger with Greater Common Interests
AKP Phnom Penh, September 25, 2023 --
The Cambodian Prime Minister’s trip to the U.S. reflected the stronger relations between the two countries, especially when both sides have greater common interests.

The comment was made by H.E. Jean-François Tan, Minister Delegate Attached to the Prime Minister in charge of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, at press conference at Phnom Penh International Airport this morning on the outcomes of Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei HM’s participation in the General Debate of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

“Cambodia-U.S. relations will become stronger if they share greater mutual benefits, whether in terms of economy, politics or geopolitics,” said the minister delegate.

H.E. Jean-François Tan recalled that during their meeting in New York on Sept. 22, 2023, the Cambodian Premier and H.E. Ms. Victoria Nuland, U.S. Acting Deputy Secretary of State, highlighted the better friendship between the two countries. “We have not yet talked about ways and means for the two countries to join hands in the same direction, but I think we should be optimistic about the cooperation between Cambodia and the U.S. for the common interests on the economy or geopolitics," he added.

According to H.E. Jean-François Tan, Cambodia and the U.S. have seen some common benefits, such as in the areas of trade and investment. In 2022, the trade volume between both nations was recorded at about US$13.5 billion. This figure is a promising factor for the stronger relations between Cambodia and the U.S.

From now on, he underlined, Cambodia needs to communicate with this superpower to attract more of its investments and businesses to the Kingdom.
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September 25, 2023
US reverses decision on suspension of $18mil aid money

The United States has reversed its decision to suspend $18 million in assistance to Cambodia through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) following this year’s National Election when Washington had considered the election unfair and lacked transparency.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation released a statement on Saturday that “The United States had decided to resume the $18 million in assistance extended to Cambodia through USAID that was stopped following this year’s General Election.”

The announcement was made during Prime Minister HM’s meeting with Victoria Nuland, United States Acting Deputy Secretary of State, on the sidelines of the 78th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York on Friday.
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501365606/ ... aid-money/

IraHayes wrote: ↑Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:42 pm Time will tell if the promises made during the meeting with Victoria Nuland come to fruition!

Seems like it was a great success from the Cambodian standpoint; However, I doubt that the money (a very paltry 18 million USD) will actually go into funding anything useful since the United States (and by extension, UK) generally don't do humanitarian things that are free of a political agenda, so I hope our PM remembers that the US is always funding and financing his enemies and keeps his awares.

Pray for HM and the CPP

HaifongWangchuck wrote:

IraHayes wrote: ↑Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:42 pm Time will tell if the promises made during the meeting with Victoria Nuland come to fruition!

Seems like it was a great success from the Cambodian standpoint; However, I doubt that the money (a very paltry 18 million USD) will actually go into funding anything useful since the United States (and by extension, UK) generally don't do humanitarian things that are free of a political agenda, so I hope our PM remembers that the US is always funding and financing his enemies and keeps his awares.

Pray for HM and the CPP

So HM and the CPP are the downtrodden masses in Cambodia?

While USAID keeps funding luxury cars and villas to the enemies of Cambodia such as?

HaifongWangchuck wrote: ↑Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:39 pm Pray for HM and the CPP

Good thinking, let's pray for those in need.
Second thoughts - why worry ?

Talks were held in a visit to the Cambodian PM by the US Ambassador :

Cambodia, US Agree to Speed Up Procedures for Repatriation of Cambodian-US Citizens and Facilitate the Search for the Remains of US Soldiers
28/09/23 14:10
Phnom Penh (FN), Sep. 27 – Cambodian prime minister HM and ambassador of the United States (US) to Cambodia Patrick Murphy agreed to speed up the procedures for repatriation of Cambodian-US citizens and to coordinate the search for the remains of American soldiers.

This agreement was made during​ the ambassador's courtesy call on the premier at the Peace Palace on Wednesday morning (Sep. 27).

According to a spokesman, during the meeting, Samdech Thipadei HM welcomed the US ambassador and his colleagues and informed them of the good results achieved by the premier and delegation from bilateral meetings in New York. In particular, the bilateral meeting with US acting deputy secretary of state Victoria Nuland.

On behalf of the Royal Government of Cambodia, Samdech Thipadei HM thanked the US government for resuming approximately USD 18 million in assistance through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The reimbursement will be used in key areas such as: (1) the provision of health services in both the public and private sectors; (2) sustainable environmental protection; 3) prevention and fight against tuberculosis; and (4) entrepreneurship training for Cambodian youth.

Regarding the procedures for repatriation of Cambodian-US citizens, both sides agreed to continue to coordinate and cooperate closely at all stages of the process, namely: (1) speed up the identification and arrangement, (2) simplify the procedures at the time of delivery and (3) plan the activities of support and integration so that they can adapt to the kingdom’s lifestyle.

Regarding the remains of Prisoner of War (POW) or Missing in Action (MIA), Samdech Thipadei HM informed the US ambassador that the Royal Government of Cambodia has paid close attention and adjusted the composition of the POW / MIA commission to facilitate and cooperate with all stakeholders to carry out the mission to search of the POW / MIA in a timely manner and successfully with gestures of respect and love for the families of the missing fighters.
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newkidontheblock wrote: ↑Mon Sep 25, 2023 9:47 pm

HaifongWangchuck wrote:

IraHayes wrote: ↑Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:42 pm Time will tell if the promises made during the meeting with Victoria Nuland come to fruition!

Seems like it was a great success from the Cambodian standpoint; However, I doubt that the money (a very paltry 18 million USD) will actually go into funding anything useful since the United States (and by extension, UK) generally don't do humanitarian things that are free of a political agenda, so I hope our PM remembers that the US is always funding and financing his enemies and keeps his awares.

Pray for HM and the CPP

So HM and the CPP are the downtrodden masses in Cambodia?

Yes, the only ones who actively contribute to real development in Cambodia by acting responsibly in governing the nation; If the US had its way, Kampuchea would resemble Libya post-Qaddafi right now.

With bad leadership, Cambodia would only be getting worse; instead, it grows, and people are more optimistic than ever before.

While USAID keeps funding luxury cars and villas to the enemies of Cambodia such as?

Without Western support, Sam Rainsy would be an insignificant pissant writing in some French (since word is he struggles to speak phesar Khmer now) newspaper for Cambodian expatriates with an axe to grind.

What things useful to Khmer society does USAID actually provide? I'd like to see receipts on this one, since it usually just goes to American pet projects/furthering a political agenda (e.g, funding pride parades and the like).