United States, France, and Partners Celebrate World Press Freedom Day   

For Immediate Release May 3, 2022  (PHNOM PENH, May 3, 2022) – U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia W. Patrick Murphy, Ambassador of France Jacques Pellet, and Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia Masahiro Mikami joined journalists and members of the diplomatic community at the War Correspondents Memorial to mark World Press Freedom Day.     The ceremony, organized by the …

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U.S. Donates Two million COVID-19 vaccines to the Cambodian people

For Immediate Release May 3, 2022 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Today, the United States, in partnership with COVAX, UNICEF, and WHO donated two million Pfizer vaccine doses to the Royal Kingdom of Cambodia. These safe and effective vaccines will protect the Cambodian people and help prevent dangerous new variants from spreading. “The United States considers achieving health …

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Inclusive Primary Education Activity (IPEA) Launch

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  March 23, 2022. A new $25 million U.S. government-funded education program that will improve the reading and learning experience for Cambodian primary schoolchildren was launched in Phnom Penh today at an event jointly presided over by H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Minister of Education, Youth and Sports; U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia W. …

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USAID AND THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY LAUNCH USAID’S DIGITAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  (February 23, 2022) — A new $15 million USAID-funded initiative that will give young Cambodians the skills to compete in the digital economy was launched today in Phnom Penh by U.S. Ambassador W. Patrick Murphy and Minister of Education Youth and Sport H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron. The University of California at …

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U.S. Embassy Kicks Off AmCam 2022

For Immediate Release  January 27, 2022  2022/01  (PHNOM PENH, Jan. 27, 2022) – The United States Embassy in Phnom Penh kicked off 2022 with a high-energy event celebrating longstanding and fruitful relations with ASEAN and Cambodia.  Guests at the launch event played traditional carnival games and enjoyed classic American and Khmer dishes.  Cambodian singer Kesorrr, featuring Peace Chong …

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Remarks by Ambassador W. Patrick Murphy at World Press Freedom High-Level Forum

I appreciate that UNESCO and the Swedish Embassy are co-hosting this event today on World Press Freedom. It’s very timely. Earlier this month we celebrated World Press Freedom Day and during the same month, to gather together to give attention to this issue is quite critical.  Like you’ve heard from others, from our perspective, press …

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Ambassador chats with Sin Sisamuth’s Granddaughter about Cambodian Music

For Immediate Release  February 11, 2021  2021/03  PHNOM PENH (Feb. 11, 2021) – U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia W. Patrick Murphy and singer Sin Setsochhata, granddaughter of Cambodian musical legend Sin Sisamuth, recorded a conversation about Cambodian music and her interest in preserving her grandfather’s legacy.  The 20-minute conversation, produced by the Cambodian Broadcasting Service, was live-streamed on U.S. Embassy …

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Joint Op-Ed: Ending the colliding pandemics of HIV and COVID-19 through shared responsibility and global solidarity

December 1, 2020 December 1 – World AIDS Day – is a time to remember the lives lost, celebrate progress achieved, and recommit to eradicating AIDS.  In the year when the HIV and COVID-19 pandemics collided, the theme of World AIDS Day 2020 is: “Global Solidarity, Shared Responsibility.”  The COVID-19 pandemic has hit hardest the …

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Remarks by Ambassador W. Patrick Murphy at the CICP’s Virtual Conference: Sustainable Development and the Future of the Mekong

October 26, 2020 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Thank you, Ambassador Sothirak and thank you to the Cambodian Institute for Cooperation and Peace (CICP) for the invitation to come and speak to you today.  I would like to acknowledge the panelists and participants of this conference, some here in Phnom Penh and others joining virtually from Australia, …

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Remarks by Ambassador W. Patrick Murphy Marking October as Law Enforcement Cooperation Month

U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh News conference, October 15, 2020 AMBASSADOR MURPHY: Let me start with two points. First, we want to express our condolences to all Cambodians who are coping with current flooding in the country. We are watching the developments, we are quite concerned, and we are deeply sympathetic for the loss of life, …

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Call for Proposals – Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation 2022 Grants Program (Deadline of Concept Note (Round 1): November 30, 2021)

NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY  Federal Award Agency: U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh  Announcement Type: Grant Notice  Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-CB-600-22-PAS-0001 Funding Opportunity Title: Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Grants Program Opportunity Category: Discretionary Funding Instrument Type: Grant  Program Authorization: Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, as amended (P.L. 87-256, § 102(b)(5)) Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number:  19.025-Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation  …

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Remarks of Ambassador W. Patrick Murphy at Virtual Journal Launch and Discussion “2nd edition of Journal of Greater Mekong Studies”

April 21, 2020 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Good Day! We are really pleased to launch the second edition of the Journal of Greater Mekong studies. This is a forum to discuss key issues that inform relevant stakeholders and address complex issues facing the region. The Lower Mekong is a focus for ASEAN and the entire international …

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Town Hall for American Citizens

The U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh is pleased to invite American citizens to attend a Town Hall Meeting with Ambassador W. Patrick Murphy on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.  Ambassador Murphy will make brief remarks on U.S.-Cambodian relations and he and Embassy staff will be available to answer questions from the audience on services …

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Call for Proposals – Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation 2020 Small Grants Program (Deadline: December 15, 2019)

NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh Announcement Type: Grant Notice Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-CB-600-20-PAS-0002 Funding Opportunity Title:  Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Opportunity Category Discretionary Funding Instrument Type: Grant Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 19.025 — Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Application Deadline: December 15, 2019 Floor on Amount of …

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Call for Proposals – Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation 2020 Large Grants Program (Deadline: December 15, 2019)

NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY   Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh Announcement Type: Grant Notice Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-CB-600-20-PAS-0003 Funding Opportunity Title: Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Large Grants Program Opportunity Category: Discretionary Funding Instrument Type: Grant Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 19.025 — Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Application Deadline: Project abstracts, see application guidelines below, shall be submitted …

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Remarks by Ambassador William Heidt at “WE Next” Women’s Entrepreneurship Event

Raintree, Phnom Penh Wednesday, November 14, 2018 (as prepared for delivery) Thank you for that very kind introduction, Kate.  And it’s good to be working together again, Sovan. Thank you all for coming out tonight for what I hope will be an interesting – and very practical – discussion of the opportunities and challenges facing …

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Remarks by Ambassador William Heidt at the Signing Ceremony with the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts

National Museum, Phnom Penh Tuesday, November 6, 2018 (as prepared for delivery) Good afternoon colleagues from the media.  Thank you for all for coming out today. I would like to begin by thanking our distinguished guests for their presence here today:  H.E. Dr. Phoeurng Sackona, the Minister of Culture and Fine Arts; H.E. Kim Sedara, …

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Remarks by Ambassador William Heidt at the Plenary Session of Business Opportunities in Cambodian Agriculture

Rosewood Hotel, Phnom Penh Wednesday, September 26, 2018 (as prepared for delivery) Lok Chumteav Cham Nimul, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Commerce, and other colleagues from the Royal Government of Cambodia; Lok Okhnas, Lok Chumteav Okhnas, and other distinguished leaders from the Cambodian business communities: Mr. Allen Tan, Chairman of the American Chamber …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Dedication/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the Krakor Health Center in Pursat

Krakor District, Pursat August 14, 2018 (as prepared for delivery) H.E. Dr. Mam Bunheng, Minister of Health; H.E. Ly Thuch, Senior Minister and 1st Vice President of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victims Assistance Authority (CMAA); H.E. Dr. Mau Thaknin, Governor of Pursat Province; Mr. Ben Vanna, Mayor of Krakor District; Dr. Khoy Dy, Director …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the National Pitch Event for Technovation 2018

Institute of Technology of Cambodia, Phnom Penh May 20, 2018 Your Excellency Secretary of State Mr. Im Koch, Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport; Ms. Kate Heuisler, Chief of Party, Development Innovations Project; Friends from the private sector who are partnering with us on this event; Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, Good morning everyone and welcome …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Screening of American Documentary Film “Generation Startup”

Raintree, Phnom Penh May 16, 2018 Good evening everyone and thanks for coming! I am excited to be here tonight – in this space that was built precisely to support startups – for our first event of the year in our American Film Showcase exchange. Tonight we are very pleased to welcome Cheryl Miller Houser, …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the ChemDry Grand Opening

Phnom Penh May 8, 2018 Mr. Joe Manuszak, Vice President of International Development, ChemDry International; Mr. Sokny Sao, Managing Director of ChemDry Cambodia; his wife and business partner, Mrs. Moniveark Sou; distinguished guests, ladies, and gentlemen. Thank you for inviting me to participate in this grand opening of ChemDry in Cambodia. I am delighted to …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Top 100 Startup Contest in Cambodia

U.S. Ambassador’s Residence April 25, 2018 Congratulate the winners! Judges Choice: Goama (Gaming) Fan Favorite: Spare (Real Estate, Office Rental) Frontrunners: BookMeBus, Camboticket, (transport) Demine Robotics (demining) Thank Smart-Axiata CEO Thomas Hundt — sponsorship of TOP 100 contest and Echelon Summit in June in Singapore. Also Forte Insurance. Thank MPTC Secretary of State Kan Chanmeta …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at Earth Day Solar Panel Launch Event

U.S. Embassy, Phnom Penh April 24, 2018 Good morning everyone, and thanks for joining us for our 2018 Earth Day celebration!  Today we are excited to officially launch the U.S. Embassy’s new solar panel system and to host our annual Recycled Products Bazaar and Farmers Market! Thank you especially to your Excellency Khut Chandara, Undersecretary …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the AQUATOWER Inauguration Event in Kampong Speu

Hun Sen Chrey Hor Pnov High School, Kampong Speu March 22, 2018 Your Excellency Hun Many, President, Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia and Member of the National Assembly from Kampong Speu province; Mr. David Wigglesworth, CEO of the Cambodia Beverage Company; Mr. Mark Steele, CEO of Planet Water; Mr. Khut Khemrin, Head Master of …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the FUSAAC Major and Career Fair

Institute of Technology of Cambodia, Phnom Penh March 4, 2018 Your Excellency Dr. Im Koch from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport; Ms. Hout Siekhuoy, President of the Fulbright and Undergraduate State Alumni Association of Cambodia and other members of FUSAAC; Students, parents, and volunteers; ladies and gentlemen. Good morning everyone and welcome to …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Opening of Young Southeast Asian Leaders STEM Education Regional Workshop

Himawari Hotel, Phnom Penh February 28, 2018 Good morning everyone! Your Excellency Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, thank you for joining us today. YSEALI members from across ASEAN – Welcome to Cambodia and to the YSEALI Regional Workshop on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education! Pouk niset Khmae nuleynaw? Chraaln nah! Pouk Khmae chaalat dzieng gey! …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Reception for Cambodia Science and Engineering Festival

Chief of Mission Residence, Phnom Penh February 27, 2018 Welcome H.E. Im Koch, Secretary of State at MOEYS, and other colleagues from the RGC; Amb Bill Longhurst and other colleagues from diplomatic community; representatives of the private sector, universities and other educational institutions, civil society, tech community; and of course Visal Phork (admin director of …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Signing Ceremony for the AFCP Project on Conservation of Ethnographic Objects at Tuol Sleng Museum

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum December 8, 2017 Good morning everyone and thank you very much for coming out this morning. In particular, I would like to thank His Excellency Chuch Phoeurn for his remarks and for being with us today to represent the Minister of Culture and Fine Arts. I would also like to recognize …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Global Entrepreneur Summit (GES) Reception

Ambassador’s Residence November 21, 2017 H.E. Ing Kantha Phavi, Charge’ Rajiv Kumar, Okhna Madam Lim Chiv Ho, Okhna Keo Mom, Ms. Pok Nanda, other distinguished guests, ladies, and gentlemen. Thank you all for coming to honor Cambodia’s seven member, all-female delegation to the upcoming Global Entrepreneur Summit, or “GES” as it’s called. 2nd women’s entrepreneurship …

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Op-Ed: Bringing Southeast Asia’s Tech Boom to Cambodia or “A To-Do List for Cambodia’s Tech Sector”

By Ambassador William A. Heidt Did you know that, after the United States and China, Southeast Asia is now the world’s hottest tech market?  Eight “unicorns” – startups valued at more than $1 billion –have emerged in the region, including Sea (Gaming, Singapore), GrabTaxi (Transportation, Malaysia), Tokopedia (Marketplace, Indonesia), and VNG (Gaming, Vietnam).  The region …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the CE SAIN Scholarship and Research Grant Ceremony

Royal University of Agriculture, Phnom Penh October 18, 2017 (as prepared for delivery) H.E. Veng Sokhon, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Dr. Ngo Bunthan, Rector, Royal University of Agriculture Faculty, students, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen I’m delighted to be here this morning with Minister Veng Sokhon, Rector Dr. Ngo Bunthan and the students …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Uber Cambodia Launch

Bopea Studios, Phnom Penh September 28, 2017 (As prepared for delivery) H.E. Pheng Sovicheano, Secretary of State, Ministry of Public Works and Transport; Mr. Brooks Entwistle, Chief Business Officer Asia Pacific, Uber Technologies, Inc.; Mr. Damian Kassabgi, Director, Public Policy, Asia Pacific, Uber Technologies, Inc.; Mr. Thomas Hundt, Chief Executive Officer, Smart Axiata Co., Ltd.; …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Swearing-In Ceremony for the Eleventh Cohort of Peace Corps Cambodia Volunteers

Himawari Hotel, Phnom Penh September 15, 2017 (as prepared for delivery) Peace Corps staff, distinguished guests and most importantly the Peace Corps trainees and Volunteers, I am honored to participate in the swearing-in ceremony for the 11th cohort of Peace Corps Volunteers in Cambodia. Your Excellencies, your presence makes clear the importance our two countries …

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Opening Statement by Ambassador William A. Heidt at a Press Availability

U.S. Embassy, Phnom Penh September 12, 2017 Thank you all for coming out today. I would like to make a brief statement, and then take questions. On September 2, I departed for the United States for an unplanned personal trip. Forty minutes after I departed, the Government arrested the opposition leader, Mr. Kem Sokha, on …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the AmCham Event on Cambodian Taxation Outlook & Plans for the Future

Himawari Hotel, Phnom Penh September 1, 2017 (as prepared for delivery) Your Excellency, Kong Vibol, Director General of the General Department of Taxation, and other representatives of the Cambodian government; H.E. Rajiv Kumar, Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of India (and fellow parent of a 14-year old boy); AmCham President Mr. Charles Esterhoy, InCham President …

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Remarks and Toast by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the U.S. Independence Day Celebration

InterContinental Hotel, Phnom Penh June 29, 2017 (as prepared for delivery) Your Excellency Ly Thuch, Senior Minister and Second Vice President of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victims Assistance Authority, Your Royal Highnesses, other distinguished representatives of the Cambodian government, fellow members of the diplomatic corps, the private sector, and civil society, ladies and gentlemen. …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at FUSAAC Major and Career Fair

Institute of Technology of Cambodia June 25, 2017 (as prepared for delivery) Your Excellency Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Minister of Education, Youth and Sport; Mr. You Sokpanha, President of the Fulbright and Undergraduate State Alumni Association of Cambodia and other members of FUSAAC; Distinguished guests, students, parents, and volunteers. Good morning everyone and welcome to …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the National Roundtable on Countering Wildlife Trafficking

Cambodiana Hotel, Phnom Penh June 20, 2017 (as prepared for delivery) Your Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Good morning and thank you for inviting me to participate in this National Roundtable on Countering Wildlife Trafficking. I would like to thank His Excellency Kim Sontepheap, Under-Secretary of State from the Ministry of Justice for hosting …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Iftar dinner hosted by the U.S. Embassy

Ambassador’s Residence, Phnom Penh June 19, 2017 (as prepared for delivery) Good evening and Ramadan Kareem – thank you Your Excellency Sem Sokha for your remarks. I am honored to mark the holy month of Ramadan with so many friends from Cambodia’s Muslim community. Ramadan is the holiest month in Muslim faith and is a …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Cambodian Mine Action Authority Stakeholder Workshop on National Mine Action Strategy

InterContinental Phnom Penh May 16, 2017 (as prepared for delivery) Your Excellency Senior Minister Ly Thuch and other colleagues from the CMAA; Your Excellency Secretary of State Ouch Borith and other colleagues from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation; Your Excellency Director General Heng Ratana and other representatives from CMAC and other mine …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Signing Ceremony for the CEL II Power Plant Project Agreement

U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh April 26, 2017 (as prepared for delivery) H.E. Keo Rottanak, Director General of Electricite Du Cambodge; H.E. Victor Jona, Director General, Ministry of Mines and Energy; Ambassador Hidehisa Horinouchi of the Embassy of Japan; Mr. Ruzaimi Mohamad, Minister Counselor, Embassy of Malaysia; Dato Sean H’ng, Group Chief Executive Officer, HNG Capital …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Public Stakeholder Workshop on Cambodia’s WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

Raffles Hotel Le Royal April 4, 2017 (as prepared for delivery) Your Excellency Pan Sorasak, Minister of Commerce and other colleagues from the Ministry; Senior representatives of other Royal Government of Cambodia Ministries; Fellow development partners and representatives of the private sector; Ladies and Gentlemen. Good morning. I am delighted to join you today in …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Industrial Relations Conference

Improving Labor Dispute Resolution System – Harmonizing Industrial Relations Raffles Hotel Le Royal February 27, 2017 (as prepared for delivery) Your Excellency Ith Sam Heng, Minister of Labor and Vocational Training; Ambassador Maria Sargren and other distinguished members of the diplomatic community; Mr. Men Nimmith, Executive Director of the Arbitration Council Foundation; Distinguished colleagues from …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Coca-Cola Factory Inauguration

Coca-Cola Factory, Phnom Penh December 5, 2016 (as prepared for delivery) SAMDECH AKKA MOHA SENA PADEI TECHO HUN SEN, PRIME MINISTER OF CAMBODIA, Your Excellency Cham Prasith, Senior Minister and Minister of Industry and Handicrafts, Mr. Irial Finan,  Executive Vice President of The Coca-Cola Company, deputy prime ministers, ministers and colleagues from the Royal Government …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at World AIDS Day Event

Phnom Penh December 1, 2016 Lok Dzum Teow Men Sam An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the National Assembly, Senate Relations and Inspection and high representative of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen; His Excellency Ieng Mouly, Senior Minister in charge of Special Mission and Chairman of the National Aids Authority; Distinguished …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the WECREATE Cambodia Handover Ceremony

WECREATE Cambodia, Phnom Penh November 30, 2016 Your Excellency Dr. ING Kantha Phavi, Minister of Women’s affairs, representatives of WeCreate, distinguished guests, mentors, and women entrepreneurs, ladies and gentlemen—good morning. I am delighted to be here with you today to sign this Memorandum of Understanding recognizing our shared commitment to supporting WECREATE. I’m particularly delighted …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at GE Powering Cambodia Workshop

Himawari Hotel, Phnom Penh November 22, 2016 Your Excellency Suy Sem, Minister of Mines and Energy; Your Excellency Victor Jona, Director General of the Ministry of Mines and Energy; Mr. Wouter Van Wersch, GE ASEAN President and CEO; Mr. Dararith Lim, GE Cambodia Country Leader; distinguished guests, ladies, and gentlemen. Thank you very much for …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Closing Ceremony for the CARAT Exercise

Sihanoukville November 4, 2016 Your Excellency Admiral Tea Vinh, Major General Steven Rudder, distinguished guests and members of the Royal Cambodian and U.S. Armed Forces, arun suasdey, good morning to all! Thank you very much for inviting me to take place in the closing ceremony for the 2016 Cooperation and Readiness Afloat Training, or CARAT, …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the EducationUSA Grade A Student Fair

U.S. Embassy, Phnom Penh October 30, 2016 Good morning and thank you all for coming to participate in our EducationUSA and Grade A Student Fair. Thank you to the Minister of Education Youth, and Sport, H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, and his designee, Undersecretary of State Lav Chhiv Eav, for your commitment to improving education …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at Lower Mekong Initiative Regional Working Group

(as delivered) Sokha Hotel, Phnom Penh October 19, 2016 Your Excellency Sok Siphana; delegates from the Royal Government of Cambodia; delegates from Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam; members of the U.S. delegation; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen. For those of you who have traveled from near and far, I would like to welcome you to …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Better Factories Cambodia 15th Anniversary Celebration

Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra October 18, 2016 Your Excellency Ith Samheng, Minister of Labor and Vocational Training; Your Excellency Pan Sorasak, Minister of Commerce; Okhna Van Sou Ieng, Chairman of the Garment Manufacturers Association of Cambodia, distinguished representatives of the Royal Government of Cambodia, distinguished representatives of the International Labour Organization and Better Factories Cambodia …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Environmental Governance Reform for Sustainable Development Project Launch

(As Prepared for Delivery) Phnom Penh October 11, 2016 Your Excellency Say Samal, Minister of Environment, TakahisaTsugawa, Chargés d’Affaires ad interim, Embassy of Japan, Setsuko Yamazaki, Country Director, UNDP Cambodia Development partners Ladies and Gentlemen Thank you very much for opportunity to be with you to launch the Environmental Governance Reform and Sustainable Development project. …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation Signing Ceremony

(delivered in Khmer) Angkor Borei, Takeo September 27, 2016 Good morning and thank you all for being here today. Thank you especially to Her Excellency Phoeurng Sackona, Minister of Culture and Fine Arts, for organizing today’s event and for the Ministry’s long partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh. I congratulate you and your …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Opening Ceremony for TechCamp Cambodia H2.0

Raintree, Phnom Penh September 24, 2016 Good morning, everyone! It’s a pleasure to be here to kick off TechCamp Cambodia H2.0. I would first like to thank His Excellency Eang Sophalleth, Under Secretary of State for the Ministry of Environment, for joining us today. Under the strong leadership of Minister Say Samal –who represented Cambodia …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Launch of the American University of Phnom Penh and the University of Arizona’s Dual-Degree Program

American University of Phnom Penh September 1, 2016 Dr. Chea Vandith, founder of the American University of Phnom Penh; Vice President of Academic Affairs, Mr. Nial Farrell; Professor Brent White, Vice Provost for International Education at the University of Arizona; AUPP students and teachers, members of the media, ladies and gentleman. I’m delighted to be …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Launch Ceremony of the Microsoft Student Partners Program in Cambodia

Royal University of Phnom Penh August 17, 2016 Good morning everyone. I’m delighted to be here at the launch of the Microsoft Student Partners program in Cambodia and to be in the company of our friends at the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports; STEM Cambodia; and of course, Microsoft. I’m particularly pleased that we …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Signing Ceremony of the Project Agreement for Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary REDD+ Project

(As Prepared for Delivery) Phnom Penh August 11, 2016 Good afternoon Your Excellency Say Samal, Minister of Environment, Your Excellency Dr. Sam Ang Chea, [Secretary of State at the Ministry of Environment], Mr. Ross Sinclair, members of the media, and invited guests. Thank you all very much for joining us today to witness the signing …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Independence Day Reception

Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel July 1, 2016 Your Excellency Prak Sokhon, Senior Minister and Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, other distinguished representatives of the Cambodian government, fellow members of the diplomatic corps, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you very much for joining us tonight at the U.S. Embassy’s celebration of the 240th anniversary …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Dedication Ceremony for Nation Blood Transfusion Center

National Blood Transfusion Center (NBTC), Phnom Penh June 14, 2016 His Excellency Mam Bunheng, Minister of Health; His Excellency Hun Many, President of the Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia; Dr. Hok Kimcheng, Director of the National Blood Transfusion Center; Dr. Dong Il Ahn, World Health Organization Representative in Cambodia; Brigadier General Milhorn from the …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the America’s Summerfest

(As Prepared for Delivery) Northbridge International School Cambodia, Phnom Penh June 4, 2016 Good Afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen! I would like to thank you all joining us for today’s American Summerfest – a time for Celebration and Remembrance. Throughout the United States, the summer months are enjoyed relaxing outdoors with friends. We delight in eating …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Event Marking Five Years of “Feed the Future” Program in Cambodia

(As Prepared for Delivery) InterContinental Hotel, Phnom Penh June 2, 2016 Deputy Prime Minister, His Excellency Yim Chhay Ly, excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, thank you so much for joining me today to celebrate the first five years of “Feed the Future” in Cambodia. Feed the Future is the U.S. government’s signature initiative to address global …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the U.S. Air Force 60th Anniversary Concert

Raffles Hotel Le Royal May 8, 2017 His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia. Her Majesty the Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk of Cambodia. Members of the royal families, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is truly an honor for Sotie and I to be here this evening in the …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Earth Day Celebration

(As Prepared for Delivery) U.S. Embassy, Phnom Penh April 22, 2016 Mr. Keo Rattanak, Chairman of Electricity du Cambodia; distinguished guests; Embassy colleagues; ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for joining us today to celebrate Earth Day and the 10th anniversary of this beautiful embassy compound.  This embassy building is a physical symbol of the strong …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the U.S. – Cambodia Bilateral Agreement Signing

(As Prepared for Delivery) Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), Phnom Penh March 30, 2016 H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Keat Chhon, H.E. Chieng Yanara, Deputy Secretary General of Council for the Development of Cambodia, distingquished representatives from the Royal Government of Cambodia, USAID Mission Director Rebecca Black and colleagues from the U.S. Embassy, ladies …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Closing Ceremony for the Angkor Sentinel Exercise

(As Prepared for Delivery) March 25, 2016 His Excellency General Meas Sophea, Major General McCaffrey, senior leaders of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, members of the international military attaché corps, and our other distinguished visitors present, good morning. It is an honor to be here today to witness in person the success of Angkor Sentinel, …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Annual Meeting of the National Committee for Counter Trafficking

February 25, 2016 Samdach Krohlah Haum Sar Kheng, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Minister of Education, Youth, and Sport; H.E. Dr. Ing Kantha Phavi, Minister of Women’s Affairs; H.E. Chou Bun Eng, Permanent Vice-Chairperson of the National Committee for Counter Trafficking; distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. I am …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Multilateral Counter Violent Extremism Working Group Meeting

February 23, 2016 His Excellency Senior Minister Om Yentieng, Personal Advisor to the Prime Minister and Deputy Director of the National Counterterrorism Committee; His Excellency Ung Eang, Secretary of State and Deputy Director of the Secretariat of the National Counterterrorism Committee; Rear Admiral Colin Kilrain; distinguished guests and colleagues from Cambodia and around the region; …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Opening of the CamTESOL English Language Conference

Institute de Technologie du Cambodge (ITC), Phnom Penh February 20, 2016 His Excellency Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Minister of Education, Youth, and Sport; Mr. Simon Fellows, Chargé d’Affaires of the Australian Embassy; Mr. Sou Visal and other representatives of IDP; distinguished conference speakers and experts; ladies and gentlemen. The conference organizers have very cleverly slotted …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Welcome Dinner for the SUSI/YSEALI Alumni Environment Workshop

(As Prepared for Delivery) Siem Reap February 18, 2016 Thank you everyone and good evening. I’m very happy to be with you tonight at the opening dinner of the SUSI and YSEALI Alumni Environment Workshop. I can already sense a lot of energy and enthusiasm among you sixty or so young leaders participating in this …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Dedication Ceremony for Kampong Cham Regional Blood Center and Hospital Laboratory

(As Prepared for Delivery) Kampong Cham February 16, 2016 His Excellency Mam Bunheng, Minister of Health, His Excellency Lun Lem Thai, Governor of Kampong Cham Province, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you very much for inviting me to participate in this ceremony today.  Today is a proud day for Cambodia that shows the progress …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the World Monuments Fund 50th Anniversary Celebration at Angkor Wat

Siem Reap January 18, 2016 H.E. Sok Sangvar, colleagues from the Apsara Authority and the World Monument Fund, ladies and gentlemen. Sotie and I are delighted to be with you all this evening to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the World Monuments Fund. It’s a particular honor to be standing in front of the incomparable …

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Opening Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the “The Future of Computation and Knowledge” Lecture by Dr. Stephen Wolfram

(As Prepared for Delivery) Royal University of Phnom Penh December 30, 2015 Your Excellency Minister Hang Chuon Naron, Dr. Stephen Wolfram, Dr. Chan Roth and members of the Cambodian Mathematical Society, Allen Tan, ladies and gentlemen. I am delighted to be here this afternoon for this special presentation by Dr. Stephen Wolfram, who as you …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the 2015 FUSAAC EdCon

(As Prepared for Delivery) To His Excellency Minister Hang Chuon Naron, members of the Fulbright and Undergraduate State Alumni Association of Cambodia, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Good morning and thank you very much for inviting me to speak at this year’s FUSAAC Education Convention. It is an honor to be here with you all …

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Remarks by Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Opening Ceremony of the EXBS Strategic Trade Control Awareness Seminar

Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh December 3, 2015 H.E. Chhuon Chanthan, Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Good morning, and welcome to the inaugural U.S. – Cambodia Strategic Trade Control Awareness Seminar, sponsored by the United States Embassy here in Phnom Penh. It is an honor for me to be here with you this …

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Remarks by Ambassador-Designate William Heidt at the BarCamp Phnom Penh 2015: Get Ready for ASEAN Integration

(As Prepared for Delivery) Institute de Technologie du Cambodge (ITC), Cambodia October 24, 2015 Your Excellency Touch Visalsok, Under Secretary of State, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport Dr. Thavarith Chunhieng,Vice Director, Institute of Technology of Cambodia Mr. Chantra Be, BarCamp organizer and representative from Development Innovations Mr. Niek Van Venn, Director of Marketing for …

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Remarks by Ambassador-Designate William A. Heidt at the Swearing-in of the Ninth Cohort of Peace Corps Volunteers

(As Prepared for Delivery) U.S. Embassy, Phnom Penh September 25, 2015 Excellency IM Koch, Excellency Dr. Or Vandine, Mr. Mok Sarom, Peace Corps Volunteers and staff, distinguished guests and most importantly the Peace Corps trainees, welcome to the swearing-in ceremony for the 9th cohort of Peace Corps Volunteers in Cambodia. Thank you all for coming. …

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Remarks by Ambassador William E. Todd at the Official Reception Celebrating the 239th Anniversary of U.S. Independence Day

As Prepared for Delivery U.S. Embassy, Phnom Penh July 4, 2015 Thank you, Jay. Please give another round of applause to Musician Third Class Holden Moyer and the Don Bosco Children’s Choir for their wonderful performances. Your Excellency Samdech Sar Kheng, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior; Your Royal Highnesses; Excellencies; Honored Guests; Ladies and …

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Remarks by Ambassador William E. Todd at the Opening Ceremony for the YSEALI Generation: EARTH Regional Exchange

As Prepared for Delivery Royal Angkor Hotel, Siem Reap April 22, 2015 His Excellency Dr. Im Koch, Secretary of State for the Ministry of Education, His Excellency Tin Ponlok, Secretary General for the National Council for Green Growth, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Good morning, everyone.  It is my honor to be here with you …

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