PHNOM PENH, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Monday met with visiting Singaporean Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong (pictured) and discussed the updated situation of the country and measures of dealing the global financial crisis, an official to Cambodian Prime Minister said.
During the meeting, Hun Sen told Goh that the Cambodian government made the policies to keep the macro-economy stable, and the National Bank of Cambodia, together with other banks, also took some measures for the financial system, Eang Sophallet, an assistant to Hun Sen told reporters after about one-hour talking between the two leaders.
Eang said that the global financial crisis has affected the world and Senior Minister Goh wanted to know the measures and challenges Cambodia has taken to deal with the economic crisis, as well as the policy strategy to follow in the future.
Hun Sen also said that Cambodian government has been boosting construction of infrastructure and strengthening agricultural sector for economic growth.
Meanwhile, Goh told Hun Sen that Singaporean Prime Minister LeeHsien Loong is inviting him to visit Singapore. Hun Sen accepted the invitation and agreed to pay an official visit with appropriate time in the future, Eang added.
Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong visits Cambodia from Nov. 23-24 at the invitation of Prime Minister Hun Sen. In Cambodia, Goh will also be received in Royal audience by King Norodom Sihamoni, and meet with Senate President Chea Sim and National Assembly President Heng Samrin.
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SM Goh calls on Cambodian PM Hun Sen, reaffirming strong ties
By Satish Cheney,
Channel NewsAsia
Posted: 23 November 2009
SM Goh calls on Cambodian PM Hun Sen, reaffirming strong ties
SINGAPORE: Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, who is now in Cambodia for a two-day official visit, called on Prime Minister Hun Sen at the National Assembly on Monday afternoon.
During the hour-long meeting, they reaffirmed strong bilateral ties.
Mr Goh also congratulated Mr Hun Sen for the significant economic progress Cambodia has achieved since his last visit in 2002.
He was also briefed on Cambodia's recent economic developments.
Both leaders exchanged views on Cambodia's tourism sector as well as how to attract more foreign investments.
They also agreed that investment in human resource was essential to ensure Cambodia's long-term economic development.
Mr Goh said Singapore would be pleased to continue contributing to Cambodia's development through the Singapore Cooperation Programme and the Initiative for ASEAN Integration.
In the evening, Mr Hun Sen hosted Mr Goh to dinner at his residence.
Mr Goh is expected to call on King Norodom Sihamoni on Tuesday.
After Cambodia, Mr Goh will proceed to Laos.
- CNA/vm
During the meeting, Hun Sen told Goh that the Cambodian government made the policies to keep the macro-economy stable, and the National Bank of Cambodia, together with other banks, also took some measures for the financial system, Eang Sophallet, an assistant to Hun Sen told reporters after about one-hour talking between the two leaders.
Eang said that the global financial crisis has affected the world and Senior Minister Goh wanted to know the measures and challenges Cambodia has taken to deal with the economic crisis, as well as the policy strategy to follow in the future.
Hun Sen also said that Cambodian government has been boosting construction of infrastructure and strengthening agricultural sector for economic growth.
Meanwhile, Goh told Hun Sen that Singaporean Prime Minister LeeHsien Loong is inviting him to visit Singapore. Hun Sen accepted the invitation and agreed to pay an official visit with appropriate time in the future, Eang added.
Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong visits Cambodia from Nov. 23-24 at the invitation of Prime Minister Hun Sen. In Cambodia, Goh will also be received in Royal audience by King Norodom Sihamoni, and meet with Senate President Chea Sim and National Assembly President Heng Samrin.
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SM Goh calls on Cambodian PM Hun Sen, reaffirming strong ties
By Satish Cheney,
Channel NewsAsia
Posted: 23 November 2009
SM Goh calls on Cambodian PM Hun Sen, reaffirming strong ties
SINGAPORE: Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, who is now in Cambodia for a two-day official visit, called on Prime Minister Hun Sen at the National Assembly on Monday afternoon.
During the hour-long meeting, they reaffirmed strong bilateral ties.
Mr Goh also congratulated Mr Hun Sen for the significant economic progress Cambodia has achieved since his last visit in 2002.
He was also briefed on Cambodia's recent economic developments.
Both leaders exchanged views on Cambodia's tourism sector as well as how to attract more foreign investments.
They also agreed that investment in human resource was essential to ensure Cambodia's long-term economic development.
Mr Goh said Singapore would be pleased to continue contributing to Cambodia's development through the Singapore Cooperation Programme and the Initiative for ASEAN Integration.
In the evening, Mr Hun Sen hosted Mr Goh to dinner at his residence.
Mr Goh is expected to call on King Norodom Sihamoni on Tuesday.
After Cambodia, Mr Goh will proceed to Laos.
- CNA/vm
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