Daily Update from Local Newspapers August 22, 2013

1.                               Politics/Human Rights

Chinese Foreign Minister: China Continues to Prevent Cambodia from Outside Disturbance

China pledged to prevent Cambodia from outside disturbance as well as strongly support for Cambodian government, which has taken a measure in order to secure stability, economic development and peace. China hopes that the parties in Cambodia will negotiate peacefully so as to achieve a parliament and the government, said H.E. Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China during a joint press conference with H.E. Hor Namhong, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Besides, H.E. Wang also congratulated the Cambodian People’s Party for its victory in general election and expressed hope that both political parties will settle the problem peacefully. (Rasmei Kampuchea, 22 August 2013)

A High-Ranking Chinese Officer Says China Still Helping Cambodia in All Fields

A high-ranking officer of the People’s Republic of China informed a high-ranking Cambodian officer that China will further strengthen bilateral cooperation with Cambodia in all fields, especially supports the election results and urges for political stability after the election, said H.E. Luo Zhaohui, Chinese Ambassador who in charge of ASEAN affairs and South China Sea during a meeting with H.E. Tep Ngorn, Second Vice-President of the Senate. H.E. Luo expressed his sincere congratulation for the people and Cambodian leader on their victory in general election for the 5^th mandate, adding that the aim of his visiting Cambodia is to strengthen cooperation, friendship and unity between ASEAN and China. (Kampuchea Tmey, 22 August 2013)