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 Hun Manet clarifies that the supplementary textbook presents factual historical content from Cambodia’s socialist era to the present.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

Cambodia Expresses Desire to Open Embassy in Pakistan

PHNOM PENH: The Cambodian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, met with the new Pakistani Ambassador to Cambodia, Zaheeruddin Babar Thaheem, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, where he expressed his future intention to establish a Cambodian Embassy in Pakistan, discussing the possibility of coordinating further exchanges between the two countries for this purpose.

During the meeting, both noted with satisfaction the growing good relations between Cambodia and Pakistan, with the exchange of high-level visits between leaders, and the two sides agreed to further strengthen and expand relations and cooperation, particularly in the fields of economy, trade, tourism, education and defense.

The Foreign Minister of Pakistan is expected to visit Cambodia at the end of 2022, which will mark an opportunity to further enhance relations between the two countries.

Since relations between Cambodia and Pakistan have become stronger, Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn expressed his desire to open a Cambodian embassy in Pakistan in the future. He said he hopes that the new Pakistani Ambassador would further enhance bilateral ties and cooperation, and reaffirmed the Cambodian Foreign Ministry's readiness to fully cooperate with the Ambassador to complete the mission of opening an embassy in Pakistan successfully.

In response, the Pakistani Ambassador stressed that he would work to further strengthen and expand bilateral relations during his diplomatic mission, and also congratulated Cambodia for assuming the 2022 ASEAN Chairmanship. He added that he hopes the Deputy Prime Minister would succeed in his role as the Special Envoy of the ASEAN Chair on Myanmar, especially in regard to finding a solution to the ongoing Myanmar crisis.

Following the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhon wrote on his official Facebook page saying that he was pleased with the state of relations between Cambodia and Pakistan and he looks forward to celebrating the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries coming up in May 2022, and for the official visit of the Pakistani Foreign Minister.

He wrote, "Cambodia and Pakistan look forward to celebrating the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations in May this year with a number of joint activities and programs. In addition, Cambodia hopes that the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, His Excellency Shah Mehmood Qureshi, will be able to pay an official visit to Cambodia in the spirit of enhancing our bilateral relations."

Diplomatic relations between Cambodia and Pakistan began on 28 May 1952 and have lasted for 70 years. Pakistan has its embassy in Phnom Penh, while Cambodia has an honorary consulate in Lahore, Pakistan.



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