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ISSUE 08: 20 – 28 FEBRUARY 2017
STATEMENT OF THE
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN
AFFAIRS AND
INTERNATIONAL
COOPERATION
THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN-MOTHER
PRESIDE OVER THE PREMIÈRE OF ANGELINA JOLIE’S
FILM ON KHMER ROUGE
With reference to the Statement of the
United States on the Amendments to
Cambodia's Law on Political Party, the
Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
and International Cooperation of the Kingdom
of Cambodia wishes to make the following
statements:
1. The Royal Government of Cambodia is
deeply disappointed to see an inappropriate
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CAMBODIA’S GARMENT
& FOOTWEAR
PRODUCTIVITY
REMAINS HIGH
Worker’s productivity in garment and
footwear sector in Cambodia remains high,
according to a study by Cambodia
Productivity Committee (CPC).
The finding was disseminated among
representatives from relevant government
bodies and private sector in a recent CPC
meeting here in Phnom Penh chaired by
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His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni gives flowers to Hollywood star Angelina Jolie at the premiere of Jolie’s new film First
They Killed My Father on 18 February in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
The Premiere of Angelina Jolie’s Film: First They
Killed My Father was presided under the
presidency of His Majesty King Norodom
Sihamoni and Her Majesty Queen Mother
Norodom Monineath on 18 February at Angkor
Wat Temple, Siem Reap.
According to Hollywood Actor Angelina Jolie,
she has confirmed that the documentary is not
focusing on the fear of war but illustrating
patience, charitable, and talents of the Khmer
people. She further stated that the film will
help the world to understand what happen in
Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge.
She added, “I cannot find any words to describe
what it means to me regarding to the history
especially Cambodian history. Cambodia has
changed my life, and without it I cannot become
a mother.” She was referring to her adopted
son, Maddox, who was 15 years old standing on
stage with her. She was also proud of her own
directed film and considered as the greatest
thing because Cambodia is her second home.
The documentary recorded in Khmer Language
in Cambodia from November 2015 to February
2016. The film was produced with more than
3,500 participations include a group of
technicians, Cambodian artists, as well as
ordinary citizens with the Working Group.
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ISSUE 08: 20 – 28 FEBRUARY 2017
THEIR MAJESTIES KING, QUEEN-MOTHER….
According to the Minister of Culture and Fine
Arts Ms. Phuong Sakona, she stated, “this film
is part of the history of Cambodia. Although it
was a painful past, but it is also a lesson for all
of us to learn to protect the security and
stability after Cambodia had undergone from
the aftermath of the Khmer Rouge.”
Senior Minister and Minister of Economy and
Finance H.E. Aun Porn Moniroth on 23
February.
A total of more than 1,500 people attended
the event to watch the first premiere
screened from 6pm on February 18-19 in
Siem Reap. The second screen, there were
two locations. One was at the Indoor Arena
and the other one was at the Olympic
Stadium from 6pm on 21 February. The
working groups and Cambodian actors were
also presented. The third screen was in
Battambong province on 23 February 2017. 
As highlighted by Senior Adviser to the Supreme
National Economic Council H.E. Mey Kalyan in
the meeting, the finding indicated positive sign
for Cambodia to sustain its economic growth.
STATEMENT OF THE MINISTRY OF …..
reaction from the United States of America with
regard to the amendments of the Law on
Political Party by the National Assembly of the
Kingdom of Cambodia.
2. Cambodia undertook the amendments of
the Law on Political Party based on the
principles laid in its Constitution. From a legal
perspective, the amended law applies
indiscriminately to every political party and
bears all the basic requirements that any
democratic country should adhere to.
3. Nothing In the amended Law is threatening
the fabric of a multi-party system set up by the
Constitution. As in all democratic countries, the
amended law is aimed at preventing abuses
that are not in accordance with fundamental
democratic principles such as incitation to racial
hate, defamation, destruction of the social
fabric of the nation. It is the inviolable duty of
the Royal Government to protect the sanctity of
its existing institutions.
4. In a similar matter related to the Law on
Associations
and
Non-Governmental
Organizations, the United States is criticizing the
Royal Government of Cambodia based merely
on groundless suspicions rather than on sound
CAMBODIA’S GARMENT..
and well-reasoned factual justifications, to
which the Royal Government finds it not
acceptable.
5. In the recent past the United States has
expressed concerns about foreign intervention
in its own election. In a similar vein, Cambodia
is also concerned about foreign interference,
which is not just a possibility but already an
obvious fact.
CPC conducted the study in the light of its
ongoing commitment to boost the productivity
of above-said sector.
It is, he added, also responsive to current
market situation thus serves as stimulus that
attracts more investments.
In his remarks, H.E. Aun Porn Moniroth
encouraged that such study is done on a regular
basis to keep track of the sector’s productivity. 
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
IN CAMBODIA
INCREASES BY 20
PERCENT
The nationwide electricity supply in Cambodia
saw an increase by nearly 20 percent in 2016
compared to a year earlier, according to a
report of the Ministry of Mines and Energy.
Six hydropower dams and coal-power plants
generated a total power of 928 megawatts and
505 megawatts, respectively, it added.
6. We call on the US Administration to respect
international principles of non-interference
and national sovereignty and to refrain from
interfering in the internal affairs of Cambodia.
The power imported from neighboring
countries – Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos –
increased slightly, at 4.63 percent compared to
2015, it pointed out.
7. Cambodia's democracy is based on the will
of Cambodian people and not on the
preferences of any foreign government. The
Royal Government of Cambodia cannot accept
any interference nor any intrusion into its
domestic affairs, under any direct and indirect
forms or pretenses and it shall take all relevant
and necessary measures to bring an end to
such interference and any other act that runs
counter to the Cambodian Constitution and
laws. 
With the above-mentioned energy supply, some
1.91 million of the total 3.28 million households
throughout the country, or 58.23 percent, have
already had access to the electricity, while the
electricity network has covered 10,589 villages,
or 74.74 percent, said the report.
Besides, the Ministry of Mines and Energy
underlined that by 2018, Cambodia will
generate about 400 megawatts more from the
mega hydropower dam – Lower Se San II – in
Stung Treng province. 
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VISIONS OF CAM BODIA
TOURISM HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
COOPERATION WITH SINGAPORE
Royal Government of Cambodia is working with
Singapore to build more human resources
oriented at tourism sector – a vital development
drive of Cambodia.
Senior Minister and Minister of Economy and
Finance H.E. Aun Porn Moniroth discussed the
work in a recent meeting with Ambassador of
Singapore to Cambodia H.E. Michael Tan Keng
Siong at the ministry office here in Phnom Penh
on 20 February.
The Cambodian human resource development
will take pace through a cooperation framework
between Cambodia and Singapore.
The work will entail technical vocational training
provisions, hospitality service management and
tourism master plan development.
Thanking the Singaporean side, H.E. Aun Porn
Moniroth was positive that the cooperation
will allow Cambodians to draw good
experience and lessons learnt from Singapore
to further improve tourism services in
Cambodia.
The Royal Government of Cambodia, added
the minister, has been working hard to ensure
political and social stability favorable for both
national and international investment. He also
encouraged more Singaporeans to invest in
Cambodia. 
JAPAN PLEDGES TO SUPPORT CAPACITY
BUILDING OF CAMBODIAN BLUE HELMET TROOPS
The Government of Japan has expressed its
strong will to continue supporting the capacity
building of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces
(RCAF) in their peacekeeping missions under the
UN umbrella.
The commitment was made known by Mr.
Kamoshida Naoaki, First Secretary at the
Embassy of Japan in Cambodia, while attending
the closing ceremony of civil engineer under
capacity building project for UN Peacekeeping
Operations (UNPKO) at the Training School for
Multinational Peacekeeping Forces in Kampong
Speu province late last week.
and their achievements in the past decade.
Addressing at the event, Gen. Sem Sovanny,
Director General of of the National Centre
for Peacekeeping Forces, Mines and
Explosive Remnants of War Clearance
(NPMEC), thanked the Government and
Ministry of Defense of Japan for their
continued
assistance
to
Cambodia,
especially for their annual support to RCAF’s
capacity building for UNPKO.
CAMBODIA, THAILAND
JOIN HANDS FOR POWER
TRANSMISSION AND
NETWORK AT POIPET SEZ
Cambodia and Thailand joined hands to develop
power transmission network and supply at
Cambodia’s Poipet Special Economic Zone (SEZ)
adjacent to the border between the two
countries with an investment amount of US$2-3
million.
Chairwoman of Poipet PPSEZ Co., Ltd. Oknha Lim
Chhiv Ho represented Cambodia to sign a
Memorandum of Understanding with the Thai
counterpart Ms. Preeyanart Soontornwata,
President of B.Grimm Power Public Company
Limited of Thailand, in Phnom Penh on 20
February.
Under the signed agreement, the two sides will
formulate a technical team to conduct feasibility
study for the development of power transmission
network and supply.
According to Oknha Lim Chhiv Ho, the
collaboration will mutually benefit both
Cambodia and Thailand and consequently
contributing to the countries’ economic growth.
The above-mentioned training course lasted
for 12 days with 39 trainees and 8 Japanese
trainers. 
Mr. Kamoshida Naoaki highly evaluated
capacity of Cambodian blue helmet troops
SECURITIES EXCHANGE PLANS ONLINE TRADE
IN MID-2017
Cambodia Securities Exchange will launch
online share trading by mid of this year in
order to promote the access among
individual traders.
According to Cambodia Securities Exchange
Chief Executive Officer Mr. Hong Sok Hour,
the online platform will serve as a convenient
tool that injects individuals with timely
information and updates to trade their shares.
The online trading would be put into
operation in July or September this year, he
added.
Increasing smartphone and internet access
among Cambodians is the driver behind the
online share trading concept of the Cambodia
Securities Exchange.
To date, there are four private and state-run
companies and enterprises listed in the
securities exchange. They are Phnom Penh
Water
Supply
Authority,
Green
Twin
International, Phnom Penh Autonomous Port,
and Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone.
As shared by Mr. Hong Sok Hour, about 8,000
accounts are active every day with trading
amount of over US$10,000. 
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ISSUE 08: 20 – 28 FEBRUARY 2017
Over 287,000 International Tourists Visit
Angkor Temples in First Month of 2017
During the first month of this year, more than 287,000 international
tourists visited the Angkor Archeological Park – almost 16 percent
increase compared to the same period in 2016, according to the
announcement of Angkor Enterprise, the state-owned agency in
charge of Angkor income management.
Cambodia, added the source, generated US$8,304,740 from Angkor
entrance ticket sales from the mentioned number of international
visitors, 287,041 to be exact.
Of the visitors, Chinese outnumbered other nationalities with a total
of 93,875 tourists – followed by 40,156 South Koreans, 21,709
Americans, 13,858 British, 13,199 Japanese, 12,520 French,
11,797 Australians, 8,910 Germans, 8,504 Russians, 8,372 Thais, and the rest
54,141 of 112 nationalities.
Entrance tickets to Angkor Archeological Park (AAP) were served in three
different categories: one day visit for US$ 20, three-day visit for US$ 37 and
seven-day visit for US$ 62.
Starting from February 1, 2017 onwards, the entrance fees for the Angkor
temples increase to: one-day pass costs US$37, three-day pass US$62, and
seven-day pass US$72. US$2 from each ticket sold is donated to the Kantha
Bopha Children’s Hospitals in support of their mission of providing free
treatment to Cambodian children.
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