Daily Update from Local Newspapers August 20, 2013

1.                               Politics/Human Rights

Samdech Chakri Heng Samrin Requests for Keep Calm Not to Believe an Incitement

Samdech Akka Moha Pongnea Chakri Heng Samrin, President of the National Assembly, appealed to all the people to keep calm not to believe an incitement of opposition party to join a protest against the election results, which cause insecurity to society. The election results showed that Cambodian People’s Party had won a majority votes and were able to create the royal government although the two parties have not reached an agreement yet. “The Royal Government still proceeds with his post, and I still fulfill my duty as a President of the National Assembly so as to develop the country for a new mandate”, he resumed. (Kampuchea Tmey, 20 August 2013)

2.                 Diplomatic Issue

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China to Pay a Two-Day Official Visit Cambodia

At the invitation of H.E. Hor Namhong, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Cambodia, H.E. Wany Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China will lead a delegation to pay a two-day official visit Cambodia from 20 to 21 August and pay a courtesy call on Cambodian Premier Hun Sen as well as hold a bilateral talk with H.E. Hor Namhong. His visit to Cambodia also coincides with the celebration this year 2013 of the 55^th anniversary of the establishment of the relations between Cambodia and China and the Cambodia-China year of friendship, according to a press release from Cambodian Foreign Ministry dated 19 August 2013. (Kampuchea Tmey, 20 August 2013)

China Provides 4 Units of Container Scanning Machines to Cambodia

The People’s Republic of China delivered four units of container scanning machines (type MT 1213LT) to Cambodia, which was approximately 84,500,000 Yuan (13,8 million USD) worth under the framework of economic and technical cooperation. The signing ceremony was held yesterday between H.E. Keat Chhon, Minister of Economy and Finance, and H.E. Mrs. Bu Jinguo, Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia. These container scanning machines are very important to strengthen security and safety at international checkpoints and to facilitate trade between Cambodia and Foreign countries. In addition, it also further strengthens the relationship between the two countries, said H.E. Keat Chhon. (Kampuchea Tmey, 20 August 2013)

3.                 Economy/Development