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Deadly Collision Claims 67 Lives in U.S. Air Disaster | At Least 30 Dead and Many Injured in Stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela in India | Pich Piseth Summoned by Department of Anti-Technology Crime | Future of USAID Uncertain as Trump Administration Considers Merging Agency with State Department | National Road 5 Final Section (Serei Sophon-Poipet) Achieves 29% Progress | Prime Minister Hun Manet: “No Plans to Change Ministers” Amidst Rumors | PM Hun Manet Charts Cambodia’s Digital Future, Calls for Stronger Innovation and Governance | Cambodia's Future Leaders Celebrated as Prime Minister Hun Manet Speaks at Asia-Europe University Graduation | Prime Minister Hun Sen awards diplomas to 2,551 Asia-Europe University graduates, including 1,169 women. The ceremony includes degrees in associate, bachelor, master, doctorate, and honorary doctorate levels. A total of 69 scholarship recipients from Samdech Techo and Samdech Kittipritbandit among the graduates. Asia-Europe University has contributed to national development by training skilled human resources for many years. Oknha Ly Khunthai highlights the university's growth since its recognition in 2002 and its establishment in 2005. As of December 2024, the university employed 485 staff and enrolled 8,881 students in various programs. Asia-Europe University offers diverse faculties and numerous degree programs, enhancing educational opportunities. The institution is committed to digital innovation and modern educational practices, including AI and cloud computing. Prime Minister Hun Manet emphasizes skill development, announcing over $20 million for modern medical equipment.Prime Minister Hun Manet urges the Ministry of Labor to support skilled workers in obtaining bachelor's degrees and enhancing youth skills. Prime Minister Hun Manet directs Ministry of Labor to expand job opportunities for professionals in Cambodia. The Prime Minister emphasizes the role of teachers as leaders and ethical guides for students. Amid discussions about septic tank installation, the Prime Minister instructs authorities to prioritize citizen requests. Hun Manet mandates road construction companies to install septic tanks upon completion of projects. The Prime Minister addresses criticism of the textbook “Khmer and the Journey to Prosperity,” defending its educational value. Hun Manet clarifies that the supplementary textbook presents factual historical content from Cambodia’s socialist era to the present. The Prime Minister emphasizes that the book aims to preserve Cambodia’s history for future generations. Hun Manet calls on citizens and students to research carefully before sharing information on social media. The Prime Minister warns against spreading false information that can harm society. |

Myanmar Leaders May Return to ASEAN Summit if Five-Point Consensus Progresses

PHNOM PENH: The ASEAN Special Envoy on Myanmar, Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, said in response to a question from EAC News, that Myanmar leaders could be invited back to the ASEAN Summit later this year if significant progress is made in implementing the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus.

Speaking at a press conference on the ASEAN Special Envoy’s visit to Myanmar, Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn said that unless there is significant progress made in the ASEAN Five-Point consensus, Myanmar will only be able to attend the ASEAN Summit later this year with a non-political delegation.

He said, "The decency of the progress made, however, is up to the [ASEAN] foreign minister to assess, but if enough progress is made in reducing the violence — I would also like to call on the Myanmar administration to call on all parties to a ceasefire, to advance humanitarian distribution and to make progress on meeting with all stakeholders — I believe that all ASEAN member states will welcome Myanmar back to the ASEAN family."

He added, "Another point, which is not stated in the Five-Point consensus, is that if some political prisoners are released to ease the tense situation, it will definitely be a positive political message for ASEAN members to consider.”

Previously, ASEAN member states have firmly said that unless there is progress made on the implementation of the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus, Myanmar will have to have non-political representatives at the upcoming ASEAN Summit.

However, there have also been some diverging opinions on this matter, as the absence of an unconstitutional Myanmar representative would mean also mean that ASEAN is nine, and not the family of 10 it often prides itself for.

Cambodia itself has stated wishing to maintain and strengthen ASEAN's existing capabilities, especially in the context of growing global competition from major powers, and Cambodia sees the decision of keeping ASEAN as a unified 10 to be very important.

The ASEAN Special Envoy, Prak Sokhonn, reiterated, "That's why I, and three or four other countries, almost half of ASEAN, believe we should have the Myanmar leader, Min Aung Hlaing, representing Myanmar at the summit. At last year's meeting, which was chaired by Brunei, as there was no consensus, last year's ASEAN chair decided to invite only non-political representatives to the summit. Because Myanmar thought that this level of participation was not suitable for them, they decided not to participate at all, and we considered it as Myanmar waiving the right to attend the 38th and 39th summits. But we also agreed to maintain online video connection at ASEAN meetings."

The ASEAN Five-Point Consensus was agreed upon by ASEAN member states in April 2021 in Indonesia. The five points entail: ending the violence, organizing constructive dialogue among stakeholders, sending humanitarian aid into Myanmar, appointing special envoys to facilitate talks, and allowing special envoys to enter the country.



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