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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 Hun Manet clarifies that the supplementary textbook presents factual historical content from Cambodia’s socialist era to the present.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. |

DPM Prak Sokhonn Delivers Keynote Address on ASEAN Efforts in Myanmar

PHNOM PENH: The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Special Envoy of the ASEAN Chair, DPM Prak Sokhonn, delivered a virtual keynote address providing an “Update on ASEAN’s Efforts in Myanmar” at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute’s Special Discussion on Thursday, 21 July.

During the address, DPM Prak Sokhonn said that Cambodia’s approach to resolving the Myanmar crisis has, without a doubt, received mixed reactions from both ASEAN pundits and the international community, however, Cambodia has gone ahead with a clear appreciation that the crisis is deeply-rooted in complex historical and political issues and adopted an approach driven by a certain pragmatism.

He said, “For those who want to see quick solutions, I am afraid there are none,” and gave the example of how it took 20 years of peace talks for Cambodia to achieve full peace.

From his two working visits to Myanmar, the DPM stated that the most visible progress can be seen in the delivery of humanitarian assistance. He highlighted the implementation of the Joint MoH-Partner Vaccines Administration Framework where two million doses of Covid-19 vaccines were delivered to Myanmar, as an example of what has been achieved thus far.

Regarding the cessation of violence, he explained that he had reiterated to the Myanmar State Administrative Council (SAC) to exercise restraint and not use disproportionate response, as well as urged all ethnic armed organizations and political parties to adhere to the non-violence principle.

The third priority of enabling a conducive environment for peaceful and inclusive dialogue, the DPM said, has been by far the most difficult issue to tackle, due to the deeply rooted history of the conflict in Myanmar that spans over seven decades. He explained that for the first time in over a year he was able to open the door for a possible talk between the SAC and groups designated as ‘terrorists’ by the military government, however, this new space for political dialogue came with the condition that those groups are only able to negotiate if they have no intention to destroy or replace the current government.

“Whether these conditions can be met by the relevant parties in Myanmar, time will tell but at least the door is now open for them to enter into peace negotiation,” he said, while stressing the importance of a Myanmar-owned and led peace talk process.

He added that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has been identified as one of the most important actors in advancing inclusive dialogue and promoting the principle of non-violence, however, consistent requests made to the SAC to meet with her have not been met.

Concluding his address, DPM Prak Sokhonn said he will do everything at his disposal as the ASEAN Special Envoy to alleviate the suffering of innocent people in Myanmar, and asked everyone to be fair and respectful to those who are working hard to see the crisis come to an end.

DPM Prak Sokhonn has so far paid two working visits to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. The first from 21-23 March, and the second from 29 June to 3 July.



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