PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release December 1, 2023 (SIEM REAP, Dec. 1, 2023) – U.S. Ambassador W. Patrick Murphy and Her Excellency Dr. Phoeurng Sackona, Cambodian Minister of Culture and Fine Arts, presided today over a signing ceremony to commit a $450,000 grant from the U.S. Department of State Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) to the …
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For Immediate Release September 22, 2022 2022/11 The Supreme Court Chamber of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) issued its judgment on September 22, 2022 to uphold the conviction and second life sentence of former Khmer Rouge head of state Khieu Samphan for genocide, crimes against humanity, and grave breaches of the …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 30, 2022. Thanks to two new fishways funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), fish and other aquatic organisms in Cambodia will be able to travel upstream and bypass irrigation structures, increasing the amount of fish available to local communities in Pursat Province. The fishways, whose construction finished on August …
Read More» JULY 08, 2022 STATEMENTS AND RELEASES I am stunned, outraged, and deeply saddened by the news that my friend Abe Shinzo, former Prime Minister of Japan, was shot and killed while campaigning. This is a tragedy for Japan and for all who knew him. I had the privilege to work closely with Prime Minister Abe. As Vice President, …
Read More» READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 11, 2022 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary Wendy Sherman met today in Washington with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn to discuss United States support for Cambodia’s year as ASEAN Chair. The Deputy Secretary thanked Cambodia for its support in coordinating the upcoming U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit and …
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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 …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 23, 2022 Since launching his unprovoked and unjust war of choice, Russian President Vladimir Putin has unleashed unrelenting violence that has caused death and destruction across Ukraine. We’ve seen numerous credible reports of indiscriminate attacks and attacks deliberately targeting civilians, as well as other atrocities. Russia’s forces have destroyed apartment buildings, schools, …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release March 21, 2022 Remarks Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum March 21, 2022 Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, D.C. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you very much, and good morning, everyone. Stu, thank you for those very kind words, but also thank you …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON MARCH 8, 2022 On International Women’s Day, we recognize the courage of women union leaders in Cambodia who have bravely led their union at the NagaWorld casino and hotel complex in standing up for the rights of their fellow workers. Cambodian authorities have detained seven of the women union leaders since December of …
Read More» The prayers of the entire world are with the people of Ukraine tonight as they suffer an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces. President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering. Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will …
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Fact Sheet Office of the Spokeperson December 13, 2021 Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken delivered an address on the United States’ commitment to the security and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific in Jakarta, Indonesia on December 14. The United States is a proud Indo-Pacific nation, and the speech outlined a shared vision for the Indo-Pacific and how we will work with our allies and partners to make this vision a …
Read More» STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN For Immediate Release August 5, 2021 Mekong sub-region countries are dynamic and growing fast. Enhancing U.S. ties with this region is a priority of this Administration. Over 3.5 million Americans are immigrants or descendants of immigrants from Mekong countries, and over 1,000 U.S. companies are active in the Mekong …
Read More» STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN August 4, 2021 The United States is revitalizing our multilateral partnerships to advance our shared prosperity, security, and values in the Indo-Pacific. This week, I was honored to represent the United States at the annual U.S.-ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. The United States remains firmly committed to the ASEAN-centered regional …
Read More» FACT SHEET For Immediate Release August 3, 2021 The Mekong-U.S. Partnership and the Friends of the Mekong: Proven Partners for the Mekong Region The countries of the Mekong sub-region and the United States reaffirmed their long-standing relationship at the second Mekong-U.S. Partnership (MUSP) ministerial on August 2, 2021. Through the MUSP, the U.S. government, working …
Read More» READOUT For Immediate Release August 3, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: On August 2, Secretary Blinken co-hosted the second Mekong-U.S. Partnership ministerial. The Secretary emphasized U.S. commitment to a resilient, secure, interconnected, and open Mekong sub-region and emphasized the region’s importance to the prosperity and unity of ASEAN. The Secretary unveiled …
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Phnom Penh International Airport July 30, 2021 Your Excellency Dr. Mam Bun Heng, Minister of Health Representatives of UNICEF and the World Health Organization On behalf of Ambassador Murphy, it is my honor and pleasure to be with you this morning. Equitable global access to safe and effective vaccines is essential to ending the …
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For Immediate Release July 5, 2021 2021/10 PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – To mark the 245th anniversary of U.S. independence, the United States Embassy Phnom Penh is delighted to announce its celebration of the 4th of July, America’s Independence Day. This year the Embassy posted a video spectacular on its Facebook page on July 4, 2021. U.S. Ambassador W. Patrick Murphy and Ms. Kathleen Norman presided over the video celebration this year from the Ambassador’s residence …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE For Immediate Release June 30, 2021 On June 29, Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kin Moy co-hosted with Cambodia the first annual Mekong-U.S. Partnership Senior Officials’ Meeting. The ASEAN Secretariat joined the meeting as an observer. Senior Bureau Official Moy emphasized that the United States is …
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The American and Cambodian people share a common desire to protect the Earth’s valuable natural resources to achieve sustainable development, reverse trends leading to climate change, and conserve wildlife and biodiversity for future generations. The United States has invested more than $100 million in programs that combat these problems in Cambodia through the U.S. Agency for International …
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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 …
Read More» BY Amb. W. Patrick Murphy Ambassador of the United States to Cambodia An Ambassador’s Corner Commentary As 2022 ASEAN Chair, Cambodia has an opportunity to promote meaningful dialogue on key issues for ASEAN and the Indo-Pacific Thirty years ago, this October, the signing of the historic Paris Peace Agreements brought an end to decades of conflict in Cambodia. In …
Read More» REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 7, 2021 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, good afternoon, good evening. Let me start by thanking China and Foreign Minister Wang for initiating this critical discussion on the future of the United Nations and the international order. And thank you as well to the President of the General Assembly Bozkir for …
Read More» For Immediate Release May 5, 2021 PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – The U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh, in partnership with the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service and with support from the American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia, is hosting a Cambodia Franchise Expo on May 5, 2021. The virtual Expo will bring together nine well regarded U.S. franchising companies — The Boiling Crab, Chili’s, Dickey’s BBQPit, Duck Donuts, Long John Silver’s, Mathnasium, Snap Fitness, Tapout Fitness, …
Read More» May 3, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong in London. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Chung reaffirmed that the U.S.-ROK Alliance is the linchpin of peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and the world. …
Read More» May 3, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu in London. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Motegi emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Japan Alliance for promoting peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and the world. The Secretary …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON MARCH 25, 2021 The United States is shocked and deeply saddened by reports that Burmese security forces continued to use lethal force against the people of Burma last weekend, resulting in the deaths of at least 27 people, including several children. These abhorrent and brutal acts against children, one as young as seven years old who was shot and …
Read More» For Immediate Release March 3, 2021 2021/08 PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – The United States congratulates Cambodia on the successful arrival of 324,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on March 2, 2021. This shipment was made possible through the COVAX Advance Market Commitment, a global initiative to support equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. The United States recently announced …
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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 …
Read More» February 09, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan today on the phone. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Balakrishnan reflected on the enduring friendship and shared interests between our nations. Both emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Singapore security and economic …
Read More» February 4, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh. Secretary Blinken and DPM/FM Minh celebrated the remarkable progress in the bilateral relationship over the past 25 years of diplomatic relations. The Secretary and the …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY Phnom Penh Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Funding Opportunity Title: Paris Peace Agreements Report NOFO Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-CB-600-21-PAS-0002 Deadline for Applications: April 30, 2021 CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Total Amount Available: $25,000-$30,000 A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh, Public Affairs Section …
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JANUARY 31, 2021 • STATEMENTS AND RELEASES The United States is alarmed by reports that the Burmese military has taken steps to undermine the country’s democratic transition, including the arrest of State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and other civilian officials in Burma. President Biden has been briefed by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. We continue to affirm our …
Read More» FEBRUARY 01, 2021 STATEMENTS AND RELEASES The military’s seizure of power in Burma, the detention of Aung San Suu Kyi and other civilian officials, and the declaration of a national state of emergency are a direct assault on the country’s transition to democracy and the rule of law. In a democracy, force should never seek to overrule the …
Read More» A story today in Fresh News misrepresented what was said at a meeting of Cambodian and American officials to discuss Cambodian law enforcement efforts to combat trafficking in persons. Assessments of Cambodia’s efforts to combat human trafficking are grounded in fact. The trafficking in persons situation in Cambodia was most recently documented in the State …
Read More» The United States is alarmed by reports that the Burmese military has taken steps to undermine the country’s democratic transition, including the arrest of State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and other civilian officials in Burma. President Biden has been briefed by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. We continue to affirm our strong support for …
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(PHNOM PENH, Cambodia) – U.S. Ambassador W. Patrick Murphy grew up in southern Vermont, and the artwork now hanging in his official residence in Cambodia reflects his deep ties to the Green Mountain State. Murphy and his wife Kathleen Norman, a fellow New Englander, have organized an art exhibition at the official Ambassador’s Residence during his …
Read More» JANUARY 20, 2021 SPEECHES AND REMARKS The United States Capitol 11:52 AM EST THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans. This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day of history and hope. Of renewal and resolve. Through a crucible for …
Read More» For Immediate Release January 18, 2021 2021/02 SIEM REAP (Jan. 18, 2021) – U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia W. Patrick Murphy and Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia (PUC) Chancellor, Dr. Chea San Chanthan, opened a new EducationUSA Advising Center today at Paññāsāstra University in Siem Reap. There were already two EducationUSA centers in Cambodia, one in the American Center at U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh and another at PUC …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JANUARY 13, 2021 On January 12, the United States and Vietnam co-hosted the first Friends of the Mekong Policy Dialogue under the new Mekong-U.S. Partnership. In his remarks, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Ambassador Atul Keshap emphasized that the United States is committed to a secure, …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JANUARY 6, 2021 Today’s arrests of more than 50 politicians and pro-democracy advocates by local authorities in Hong Kong is an outrage, and a reminder of the Chinese Communist Party’s contempt for its own people and the rule of law. Those arrested are guilty of nothing but exercising the democratic rights promised to …
Read More» Secretary Pompeo: “The storming of the U.S. Capitol today is unacceptable. Lawlessness and rioting — here or around the world — is always unacceptable. I have travelled to many countries and always support the right of every human being to protest peacefully for their beliefs and their causes. But violence, putting at risk the safety …
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December 16, 2020 On December 15, the U.S. Department of State launched the Mekong Dam Monitor in collaboration with the Stimson Center and Eyes on Earth . The new Mekong Dam Monitor is a significant step toward improving understanding of the water conditions in the Mekong River Basin. Countries cannot effectively manage what they cannot measure, and for too long the people of the Mekong have lacked a transparent accounting of the basin’s water resources. The …
Read More» U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Public Affairs EMBARGOED UNTIL 10:30 AM EST: DECEMBER 9, 2020 Press Release: December 9, 2020 Contact: Treasury Public Affairs, (202) 622-2960 Global Magnitsky designations target corrupt actors and their networks on International Anti-Corruption Day Washington – Today, on International Anti-Corruption Day, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is targeting corrupt actors and their networks across several countries in Africa and Asia. Today’s actions are taken pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13818, …
Read More» By Keith Krach and Nathan A. Sales The pandemic of 2020 will be in the history books for a long time. But this year will also be remembered as the year that citizens of the world woke up to the truth about the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) doctrine of concealment, co-option, coercion, and corruption. Citizens saw the CCP conceal …
Read More» For Immediate Release December 2, 2020 December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a fitting occasion for the United States to reaffirm its commitment to, and support for, the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in daily life of the community. We point with pride to robust public and private enforcement of …
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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 …
Read More» REMARKS DAVID R. STILWELL, ASSISTANT SECRETARY BUREAU OF EAST ASIAN AND PACIFIC AFFAIRS HOOVER INSTITUTION, STANFORD UNIVERSITY, ASIA SOCIETY VIRTUAL OCTOBER 30, 2020 Introduction Good afternoon. Thank you to the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, and the Asia Society for inviting me. Thank you to organizers Orville Schell and Larry Diamond. It is an honor to …
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For Immediate Release November 19, 2020 2020/19 (November 19, Phnom Penh) – The number of Cambodian students who studied at U.S. colleges and universities reached an all-time high in 2019-20, increasing by 8.3 percent over the previous …
Read More» For Immediate Release November 18, 2020 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Begin Text: We, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, and the United States Secretary of State, reiterate our …
Read More» For Immediate Release November 13, 2020 Senior White House officials met with the leaders of the ten Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Member States to advance our strategic partnership during the 8th U.S.-ASEAN Summit held November 13 (November 14 in Southeast Asia). The officials reaffirmed their support for a free and open Indo-Pacific as …
Read More» For Immediate Release November 13, 2020 The U.S.-ASEAN Smart Cities Partnership (USASCP) was launched by Vice President Pence at the 2018 U.S.-ASEAN Summit in Singapore. The Departments of State, Commerce, and Transportation; National Science Foundation; USAID; USTDA; and others have launched 20 projects to improve transportation, water and resource reuse, and health system capacity for …
Read More» For Immediate Release November 13, 2020 The text of the following fact sheet was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Korea following bilateral consultations on the margins of the 2020 East Asia Summit. Begin Text: As allies whose relationship is grounded in our shared values, the Republic …
Read More» REMARKS AMBASSADOR ATUL KESHAP, PRINCIPAL DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY BUREAU OF EAST ASIAN AND PACIFIC AFFAIRS CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ASIAN ARCHITECTURE CONFERENCE 2020 VIRTUAL NOVEMBER 10, 2020 As Prepared Thank you, Greg, for that kind introduction. I’m honored to be with you today to discuss U.S. priorities for this year’s East Asia …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 2, Phnom Penh) – The U.S. Embassy provided food assistance to over 2,500 flood-affected households in the Cambodian province of Pursat last week, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and distributed through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). Cambodia is experiencing its worst flooding in 20 years, particularly in areas unprepared for flash floods. …
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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, …
Read More» REMARKS DAVID R. STILWELL, ASSISTANT SECRETARY BUREAU OF EAST ASIAN AND PACIFIC AFFAIRS INDO-PACIFIC CONFERENCE ON STRENGTHENING TRANSBOUNDARY RIVER GOVERNANCE VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE OCTOBER 15, 2020 (As Prepared) Thank you to Satu Limaye and the East-West Center, and thank you to all who are joining us from around the globe. It is good to see …
Read More» For Immediate Release Saturday, October 17, 2020 The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing $100,000 in immediate humanitarian aid to support response efforts to severe flooding in Cambodia. Across Cambodia, torrential rains since early October have caused flash floods that have killed at least 16 individuals, adversely affected more …
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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, …
Read More» PRESS RELEASE JAKARTA, 10 September 2020 – Today, USAID Principal Officer to ASEAN, Mr. Ryan Washburn and Secretary General of ASEAN, H.E. Dato Lim Jock Hoi, signed the first ever Regional Development Cooperation Agreement between the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the ASEAN Secretariat on …
Read More» For Immediate Release September 9, 2020 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo joined counterparts from 17 countries for the 10th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting this morning. Secretary Pompeo highlighted U.S. support for principles of openness, inclusiveness, transparency, and respect for international law. These principles are shared …
Read More» For Immediate Release September 9, 2020 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo joined the annual ASEAN-United States Foreign Ministers’ Meeting with his counterparts from the 10 ASEAN member states via videoconference on September 9. Secretary Pompeo and his ASEAN counterparts highlighted the breadth and depth of U.S. engagement and commitment to …
Read More» RESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 26, 2020 The United States supports a free and open South China Sea. We respect the sovereign rights of all nations, regardless of size, and seek to preserve peace and uphold freedom of the seas in a manner consistent with international law. In July, I announced an updated policy regarding Beijing’s unlawful …
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Media Note Office of the Spokesperson April 26, 2020 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Lao PDR as the co-Chairs of the Special ASEAN-United States Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) conducted via video conference on April 22/23, 2020. Begin Text: We, the ASEAN Foreign Ministers and the …
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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 …
Read More» READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 8, 2020 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday. Secretary Pompeo and Prime Minister Hun Sen discussed the long history of friendship the United States has offered to Cambodia, especially in the form of …
Read More» PRESS BRIEFING ROOM WASHINGTON, DC APRIL 7, 2020 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. Glad we’re all together, everybody healthy, everybody looking good, staying apart – all fantastic. I wanted to start with just a few brief items here this morning, beginning in the Western Hemisphere. First, I want to express my thanks to the dozens of …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson April 8, 2020 Thanks to the unmatched generosity of the American people and the efforts of the U.S. government, the United States has continued to lead the world’s public health and humanitarian response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are building on that leadership, with another $225 million …
Read More» Remarks David R. Stilwell, Assistant Secretary Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Brookings Institution December 2, 2019 As Prepared Good afternoon. Thank you to the Brookings Institution for inviting me. I’ve been asked to speak today about the People’s Republic of China, and its intentions for shaping the global order. I will do …
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Rosewood Hotel, Phnom Penh Thursday, February 06, 2020
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Kem Sokha’s House, Phnom Penh November 11, 2019 This time is really about Mr. Kem Sokha, and not really about me or my country, but I will make one observation. It’s a real joy to see Mr. Kem Sokha again. I met him a couple of years ago, and I found him to be a …
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PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 7, 2019 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to the people of Cambodia on the 66th anniversary of your independence on November 9. In recognition of the values that Cambodians and Americans share, we hope this day will focus on national reconciliation; peaceful …
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Sokha Penh Hotel & Residence September 18, 2019 (As prepared for delivery) On behalf of the U.S. Mission in Cambodia, I would like to offer a warm welcome to the university and college representatives, our EducationUSA advisers, colleagues and friends attending the EducationUSA Forum in Phnom Penh. Welcome to the Kingdom of Wonder! The U.S. …
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National Institute of Public Health September 9, 2019 (As prepared for delivery) His Excellency Mam Bun Heng, Minister of Health; His Excellency Dr. Sok Pheng, Secretary of State for Health; His Excellency Prof. Sophoan Vonntanak, Dean of University of Health Sciences; Prof. Ung Sam An, Advisor to Minister of Health; His Excellency Dr. Hok Kim …
Read More» Raffle Hotel Phnom Penh June 13, 2019 (as prepared for delivery) Excellency Pou Sothirak, Executive Director of Cambodia Institute for Peace and Cooperation (CICP). Excellency Sim Vireak, Advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Department of State Deputy Assistant Secretary Mr. Walter Douglas Good morning everyone! It is my pleasure to join …
Read More» Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Monday, June 10, 2019 (as prepared for delivery) Good Morning. I am happy to join the World’s Monument’s Fund 30th anniversary celebration. I would like to begin by thanking our distinguished guests for their presence here today: Her Excellency Dr. Phoeung Sackona, Minister of the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, …
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Chief of Mission Residence Monday, April 29, 2019 (As prepared for delivery) Good evening everyone! Welcome to the U.S. Ambassador’s residence, and thank you for coming tonight to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Angkor Wildlife and Aquarium. My name is Michael Newbill and I am Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy. I may not get …
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Op-Eds by Chargé d’affaires Michael Newbill I want to congratulate all students in Cambodia who have received offers of admission from one of the over 4,700 accredited institutions of higher learning in the United States. Graduates of U.S. universities have gone on to become leaders and innovators in many fields around the world, and you …
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Phnom Penh Thursday, April 4, 2019 (As prepared for delivery) Thank you very much for coming tonight. I can see we have a great, interested audience, and a top notch panel ready for an evening of thoughtful, heady discussion. I want to thank first the American Chamber of Commerce. I also want to thank our …
Read More» Rosewood Hotel, 36th Floor, Salon II Friday, February 22, 2019; 2:00 p.m. (as prepared for delivery) Good morning and thank you for joining us today. I am thrilled to see so many of you here to learn more today’s topic – the Cape Town Convention, and, more specifically, its potential benefits to Cambodia’s growing aviation …
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National Olympic Stadium Thursday, February 21, 2019 (as prepared for delivery) Your Excellency Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Minister of Education, Youth and Sports, Ambassador Tina Susan Redshaw and other distinguished guests, volunteers, presenters, and students, thank you so much for all of your work to organize this impressive festival. It is a huge pleasure to …
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U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh Statement For Immediate Release February 12, 2019 The United States notes the European Union’s decision to begin proceedings to suspend Cambodia’s preferential trade benefits under the Everything But Arms (EBA) scheme due to the serious setbacks to the protection of human rights and labor rights over the past 18 months. …
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Cambodiana Hotel, Phnom Penh Thursday, January 31, 2019 (as prepared for delivery) Good afternoon and welcome to the project launch for the Commercialization of Aquaculture for Sustainable Trade, or CAST! I would like to begin by giving special thanks to His Excellency Veng Sakhon, the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, for joining us here today. …
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Raffles Hotel, Phnom Penh Wednesday, December 12, 2018 (as prepared for delivery) Welcome to the Closing Ceremony of U.S. Foods Week. Thank you all for being here. I would like to acknowledge HE Vath Chamroeun from the Ministry of Tourism for attending this evening. What is American cuisine? Hot dogs? Pizza? Buffalo wings? Tacos? Hoagies? …
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AL’s Tacos, Phnom Penh Monday, November 26, 2018 (as prepared for delivery) Thanks for coming. Delighted to join in opening this brand new Al’s Taco shop, the first of a planned 10 shops in Phnom Penh by the end of 2019. The Taco is a quintessential American food, which means it is a mix of …
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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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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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Lyla Restaurant, Phnom Penh Wednesday, October 25, 2018 (as prepared for delivery) The institution of the press plays three important roles in the national life of a country. First, a free press has a responsibility to inform the public about local and national developments in an accurate and timely fashion – policy statements, investment plans, …
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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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Raffles Hotel, Phnom Penh September 20, 2018 (as prepared for delivery) Good morning everyone! First, I want to welcome all of the participants who have come from other countries to attend this conference. And of course, I especially want to thank Ambassador Pou Sothirak for his leadership and vision in pulling this conference together. It …
Read More»![Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Dedication/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the Krakor Health Center in Pursat [Photo: Un Yarat]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/80/U.S.-EMBASSY-PHOTO-BY-UN-YARAT-2-1-750x450.jpg "Ambassador William A. Heidt at the Dedication/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the Krakor Health Center in Pursat [Photo: Un Yarat]")
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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Asia Pacific Media Hub August 7, 2018 Moderator: Hi, good morning from the Asia Pacific Regional Media Hub in Manila. I’d like to thank our participants from around the region for joining us today. After a busy weekend at the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting and other multilateral events in Singapore, U.S. Ambassador Piper Campbell, Chargé d’Affaires …
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National Museum of Cambodia June 18, 2018 Your Excellencies CHUCH Phoeurn and PRAK Sonnara from the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts; Your Excellency Dr. IM Koch from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport; Mr. KONG Vireak, Director of the National Museum; Mr. Bertrand Porte from École Française d’Extrême-Orient; STEM Cambodia representatives; Ladies and …
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June 15, 2018 Your Excellencies, distinguished representatives of the Cambodian government, fellow members of the diplomatic corps, members of the private sector, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for coming! I also want to thank my wife, Angeline, for joining me here tonight, along with my Embassy colleagues, whose hard work made this unique event possible. …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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, …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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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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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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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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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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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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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American Education Center, Phnom Penh December 29, 2017 Good morning everyone! I am very happy to be here at AEC this morning for this special graduation ceremony for the English Access Microscholarship Program. Today we are celebrating your hard work and accomplishments over the past two years. But first I would like to acknowledge some …
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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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Institute of Foreign Languages of the Royal University of Phnom Penh November 25, 2017 Good evening! On behalf of the United States Embassy in Phnom Penh, I’d like to thank you all for attending tonight’s concert, featuring Tony Memmel and His Band. Tony Memmel and His Band are visiting Cambodia as part of their Asia …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 …
Read More» Kampong Speu Province August 14, 2017 (as prepared for delivery) Your Excellencies, distinguished guests, Borset Secondary School children and staff, and citizens of Kampong Speu, thank you for inviting me to today’s ceremony. I am grateful to visit Kampong Speu and to meet the wonderful people who call this part of Cambodia home. Today as …
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Felix Café, Phnom Penh July 28, 2017 (as prepared for delivery) Your Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Good evening. I arrived in Cambodia last week, and I am truly excited that my introduction to Cambodian civil society groups is such a thought-provoking and creative fusion of activism, education, and art. I would first like …
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National Museum, Phnom Penh July 13, 2017 Good morning everyone. I am honored to be here today for this special day celebrating Cambodia’s newest composition, Bangsokol: A Requiem for Cambodia. Congratulations to Phloeun Prim for his leadership of Cambodian Living Arts, as well as to the amazingly talented Dr. Him Sophy, Dr. Rithy Panh, and …
Read More» Ream Naval Base, Sihanoukville province July 12, 2017 (as prepared for delivery) Admiral Tea Vinh and other distinguished members of the National Committee for Maritime Security, good morning and thank you so much for inviting me again today to the beautiful coastal waters of Ream Naval Base. I last visited here in October 2016 for …
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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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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 …
Read More» 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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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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Hard Rock Café, Siem Reap June 13, 2017 (as delivered) Mr. Governor, Mr. Minister, my wife Sotie and I are thrilled to be hosting this event to showcase the strong and growing ties between the United States and the very special city of Siem Reap. This reception is also an early Independence Day party as …
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Center for Khmer Studies (CKS), Siem Reap June 13, 2017 (as delivered) Good afternoon and thank you all for coming to the first-ever EducationUSA student fair in Siem Reap! I’d like to thank Mr. Ourng Kimsoeurn from the Siem Reap Provincial Department of Education Youth, and Sport, to the Center for Khmer Studies, and to …
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Le Meridien Hotel, Siem Reap June 13, 2017 (as delivered) Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen. Thank you so much for joining us today for our America Day in Siem Reap Wine tasting event. First, I would like to recognize and thank our distributors for being here today. We have Hung Hiep, the exclusive distributor of …
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Released on June 5, 2017 The United States Embassy in Phnom Penh congratulates the millions of Cambodian citizens who went to the polls on Sunday to select their commune leaders. We also commend the Royal Government of Cambodia, the National Election Committee (NEC), election officials, and volunteers for their efforts to prepare for and carry …
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Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra May 30, 2017 (as delivered) Dr. Sung Vinntak, Mr. Dararith Lim, Mr. Ian Bragg, Mr. Kenny Sun, Mr. Scott Neeson, distinguished guests, ladies, and gentlemen. Thank you for inviting me here to participate in this GE workshop on Innovation in Healthcare Solutions. I’m honored to be a part of this event …
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Major Cineplex by Cellcard May 22, 2017 (as delivered) Your Excellencies at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports; the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts; and the Ministry of Women’s Affairs; Ladies and gentlemen: Welcome. I am pleased to be with you today for the Cambodian premiere of the award-winning documentary CODE: Debugging the …
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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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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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Cambodiana Hotel, Phnom Penh April 25, 2017 (as delivered) Your Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Good morning and thank you for your participation in this World Intellectual Property Day forum. We were delighted to work on this event in conjunction with Westec Media. Thank you to your Excellency Ouk Prachea for representing the Ministry …
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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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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 …
Read More» Released on February 20, 2017 The United States is deeply concerned about the amendments to Cambodia’s Law on Political Parties passed by the National Assembly on February 20 with little consultation or public debate. The amendments give the government broad authority to restrict freedom of expression and the legitimate activities of political parties and, under …
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Siem Reap January 12, 2017 (as prepared for delivery) Good afternoon everyone. On behalf of the U.S. Embassy, I would like to thank you all for coming to this opening ceremony for our new English Access students. Thank you to the Access Administrator Mr. Dim Bunthorng and Access Teacher Mr. Tout Lisovaanda for inviting us …
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Kraoul Kol Health Center, Svay Rieng December 19, 2017 (as prepared for delivery) His Excellency Deputy Governor Toch Poliva, distinguished guests, Kraoul Kol Health Center staff, and citizens of Svay Rieng, thank you for the invitation to be here today. As the mother of a four-year-old son, I assure you I am a thrilled and …
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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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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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Joint op-ed column to mark World AIDS Day by William A. Heidt, U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia, and Marie-Odile Emond, UNAIDS Country Director December 1, 2016 Thirty-five years have passed since the first official report identifying the disease that is now known as AIDS was published in the United States. In that time, 35 million people …
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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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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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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, …
Read More» (as delivered) Phnom Penh November 3, 2016 Thank you Jeremy! Mr. Levin (DDD board chair), board members, distinguished guests, ladies, and gentlemen. Congratulations to Digital Divide Data on 15 years of creating a better future for youth in Cambodia through education, technology, and bridging the digital divide. The Embassy’s relationship with DDD goes back to …
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(As delivered) Sihanoukville October 31, 2016 His Excellency Admiral Ouk Seyha and other distinguished members of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, the Royal Cambodian Navy, and the National Committee for Maritime Security, U.S. Navy Task Force 75, 30th Construction Regiment, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5, U.S. Navy Ship Millinocket 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines; Coastal Riverine …
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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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U.S. Embassy, Phnom Penh October 27, 2016 Assistant Secretary Daniel Russel: Ok. Thanks for coming and let me begin by saying how pleased I am to be back in Cambodia. This has been a big year in terms of U.S.-Cambodia relations in 2016. We had the very I think successful visit of Secretary Kerry in …
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Pannasastra University of Cambodia, Phnom Penh October 27, 2016 Hello Pannasastra! Glad to be here. And Ambassador Heidt thank you so much, Chairman Sereyvuth thanks for the great introduction. I travel around Asia all the time. I accompany President Obama whenever he comes to Asia. I accompany Secretary Kerry and in the past I accompanied …
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Royal University of Phnom Penh October 26, 2016 Thank you very much, Julie, for that generous introduction and thank you, CISS President Kung Phoak and Excellency Suos Yara! Good Morning Excellencies, esteemed guests, ladies and gentlemen and thanks to you all for making time to be here with me today. I am very honored to …
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(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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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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Reaksmey Samaki Primary School, Kampong Speu October 12, 2016 Your Excellencies, distinguished guests, Reaksmey Samaki School children and staff, and citizens of Kampong Speu, thank you for inviting me to today’s joyous ceremony. I am grateful to be able to visit Kampong Speu and to meet the wonderful people who call this part of Cambodia …
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(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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Starbucks Flagship Store, Phnom Penh October 7, 2016 Thank you, Michael! Your Excellency Pan Sorasak, Mr. Mark Ring, distinguished guests, ladies, and gentlemen. As an avid and lifelong fan of Starbuck’s French Roast coffee, I have been eagerly anticipating this opening for a long time. I remember clearly the day we heard Starbucks was coming …
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(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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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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(As Prepared for Delivery) Deputy Chief of Mission’s Residence, Phnom Penh September 20, 2016 Good evening and welcome to my home! I have invited you all together this evening to celebrate diversity and the efforts you all are making to ensure the rights of LGBTI individuals, and to fight discrimination. The LGBTI community around the …
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(As Prepared for Delivery) Phnom Penh September 19, 2016 Your Excellency, Madame Chea Serey Your Excellency Eang Sophalleth Mr. Charles Vann Members of the Association of Banks in Cambodia Distinguished guests Good morning! I am pleased to witness a commitment statement today that I believe is a significant step towards ensuring Cambodia’s economic, environmental and …
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(As Prepared for Delivery) Himawari Hotel, Phnom Penh September 16, 2016 Honorable Dr. Im Koch, 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 10th cohort of Peace Corps Volunteers in Cambodia and the celebration of the 10th anniversary …
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Delivered by Ambassador Keith Harper, Representative of the United States to the United Nations Human Rights Council Mr. President, I have the honor to read this statement on behalf of a group of 36 states including: Albania, Australia, Canada, Japan, Macedonia, Norway, Switzerland, the 28 EU member states, and the United States. We note Cambodia’s …
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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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Phnom Penh August 30, 2016 Your Excellency Ty Sokun, Officials of the Government of Cambodia; Representatives of the agricultural sector; Presenters, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen; Good morning. I am pleased to be with you here today to open this important biotechnology workshop supported by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of …
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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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(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 …
Read More» July 28, 2016 His Excellency Pan Sorasak, Minister of Commerce; Mr. Van Sou Ieng, Chairman of the Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen. I am very pleased to be here this evening, and I thank GMAC for hosting this beautiful reception on behalf of our guest, Deputy Assistant United States Trade …
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(As Prepared for Delivery) Nike Flagship Store, Phnom Penh July 23, 2016 Thank you Charles! Mr. Ho Yuming, distinguished guests, ladies, and gentlemen. I’m so excited to be here today for the opening of the Nike Flagship Store in Cambodia. Nike is one of the world’s most popular brand names, and I want to congratulate …
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U.S. Embassy, Phnom Penh July 19, 2016 Acting Public Affairs Officer Courtney Woods: So good afternoon everyone. My name is Courtney Woods. I am the Acting Public Affairs Officer here at the U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh. Welcome to today’s media roundtable with the U.S. Department of State Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Human Rights, …
Read More» (As Prepared for Delivery) Raffle Le Royal Hotel, Phnom Penh July 5, 2016 Good morning, Your Excellency Ith Sam Heng, Minister of Labor and Vocational Training, Swedish Ambassador Anna Maj Hultgard, and distinguished guests. It’s great to see this room full of friends and partners all working together in the field of labor and industrial …
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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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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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June 9, 2016 On World Oceans Day, we reflect on the challenges facing our ocean and what we must do to protect this life-sustaining resource for future generations. The fact is that the rich marine environment many of us have enjoyed throughout our lives is under extreme stress from human activity. Without a shift in …
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(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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(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 …
Read More» (As Prepared for Delivery) META House, Phnom Penh May 23, 2016 Good evening, everyone. It is a great honor to be here with you today for this important event. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Transcultural Psychosocial Organization for organizing this video screening and for inviting me to speak to all …
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Royal University of Phnom Penh May 20, 2016 Her Excellency Tekreth Kamrang, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Commerce ; Ms. Lay Sokunthea, of IIG Education Cambodia; Dr. Nhong Din Than of Metfone, distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen. In the year and a half I’ve been in Cambodia, I’ve been truly inspired by the …
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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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Cambodia-Korea Cooperation Center, Phnom Penh April 24, 2016 Good morning, everyone. Happy Khmer New Year, and welcome to the year of the monkey! I am so excited to be here today with Her Excellency KIM Sethany, Director Thavuth of CKCC, Daniel, Kate, and of course all of you! Anyone who follows the U.S. Embassy’s Facebook …
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(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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April 10, 2016 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, it is my great pleasure to wish the Cambodian people a happy and prosperous Khmer New Year. I had the honor of visiting Cambodia in January of this year and saw firsthand the impressive economic and social progress that the country has …
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(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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(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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(As Prepared for Delivery) Royal University of Phnom Penh March 19, 2016 His Excellency Dr. Sabo Ojano, Secretary of State for the Ministry of Environment; Mr. Chhith Sam Ath, Country Director for World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Cambodia; members of the U.S. Ambassador’s Youth Council; distinguished guests; educators, students, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you and good …
Read More» (As Prepared for Delivery) March 18, 2016 Her Excellency Phouerng Sackona, Minister of Culture and Fine Arts, and other representatives of the Cambodian government. Fellow members of the diplomatic corps. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, and dance fans of all ages. It is truly an honor and a privilege to be here this evening at …
Read More» (As Prepared for Delivery) Institute de Technologie du Cambodge (ITC), Phnom Penh March 18, 2016 Good morning, everyone. I am thrilled to be here today with His Excellency Sarak Khan, the other distinguished guest speakers, and of course you all! It is fantastic to see so many young people interested in technology. Last week many …
Read More» March 14, 2016 To His Excellency Lieutenant General Chea Saran, Major General Dorman, senior leaders of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, members of the international military attaché corps in attendance, and our other distinguished visitors present today, good morning and thank you for inviting me to attend this very important event. To the officers, noncommissioned …
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(As Prepared for Delivery) Siem Reap March 3, 2016 To His Excellency Mam Bunheng, Minister of Health; His Excellency Song Riha, , Siem Reap Provincial Deputy Governor; Dr.Hok Kimcheng, Director of the National Blood Transfusion Center; Dr. Kros Sarath, Director of the Siem Reap Provincial Health Department; and other guests here today, good morning. I …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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; …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» (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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(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 …
Read More» U.S. Embassy, Phnom Penh January 27, 2016 MODERATOR: It’s my pleasure to introduce you to Assistant Secretary Danny Russel from the State Department Bureau of East Asia and Pacific Affairs. He’ll make a few brief remarks and then he’s here to take your questions. As a reminder, this is an “on the record” interview. ASSISTANT …
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Phnom Penh January 26, 2016 Well, thank you, Mr. Foreign Minister. Thank you very much. It’s very – it’s good to be back in Cambodia. As you said, I have been here many times. I worked with the Prime Minister a long time ago to help set up …
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Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh January 26, 2016 Sorry to be late, but it’s not a bad place to be marooned, I think. So good afternoon, everybody, and thank you for your patience. I am delighted to be back in Phnom Penh on my first visit here as Secretary of State. Cambodia’s journey, however, …
Read More» January 26, 2016 AMBASSADOR HEIDT: Hi you guys, are you ready to hear from the Secretary of State? (Applause.) Mr. Secretary, this is a very enthusiastic crowd. Standing before you is a good chunk of Embassy Phnom Penh’s 786 employees. SECRETARY KERRY: Wow. AMBASSADOR HEIDT: That’s hard-working and talented employees. That’s 132 American staff, 653 …
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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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(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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(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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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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As Prepared for Delivery Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel November 19, 2015 Excellency Khieu Kanharith, distinguished guests, ladies, and gentlemen. Good evening and thank you for your warm welcome. It is my great pleasure to join RMA Cambodia to celebrate the launch of the all-new 2016 Ford Explorer. Since the Ford Motor Company was established in …
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Washington DC November 5, 2015 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I would like to congratulate the people of the Kingdom of Cambodia as you celebrate the 62nd anniversary of your nation’s independence this November 9. The United States and Cambodia enjoy a dynamic partnership, strengthened by our mutual …
Read More» (As Prepared for Delivery) Your Excellency SUN Chanthol, Senior Minister and Minister of Commerce, distinguished guests, ladies, and gentlemen. Good morning. Today marks the beginning of the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), which seeks to inspire people everywhere through local, national, and global activities designed to help them explore their potential as self-starters and innovators. In …
Read More» (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 …
Read More» Siem Reap October 6, 2015 Your Excellency Dr. Thong Khon, Your ExcellencyBun Tharith Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Good morning! This is an exciting day to be in Siem Reap. I am honored to be here today to celebrate the opening of CAMFOOD 2015. What better way to connect people than through food, flavors, …
Read More» October 5, 2015 Good morning His Excellency Hor Seanglim and other distinguished representatives from Cambodia’s National Committee for Maritime Security and U.S. representatives. I am proud to be here representing the U.S. Embassy at the start of another event focusing on maritime security and our deepening cooperation with Cambodia and the National Committee for Maritime …
Read More» (As Prepared for Delivery) Koh Pich Hall, Phnom Penh September 26, 2015 Your Excellency Mr. Yuk Ngoy, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, Distinguished ladies and gentlemen Good afternoon. It is my great honor to be here with you today for this important event to launch Youth Fair 2015. On …
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(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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(As Prepared for Delivery) WECREATE Cambodia Center, Phnom Penh September 18, 2015 Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies, and gentlemen. Good morning. It is a great honor to participate in the opening of this WECREATE Center. It is wonderful to see so many strong and dynamic women and men in the audience. The United States is proud …
Read More» Hotel Cambodiana, Phnom Penh September 17, 2015 His Excellency Deputy Secretary General Ken Serey Rotha Distinguished guests, ladies, and gentlemen Good morning It is my great pleasure to join you for today’s forum on “Harnessing Clean Energy for Sustainable Development.” Finding better ways to generate clean and renewable energy is a global priority, and I’m …
Read More» (As Prepared for Delivery) August 28, 2015 On behalf of the U.S. Embassy, I would like to congratulate everyone here at today’s closing ceremony for the ASEAN Youth Volunteer Program, sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development. I can sense from the energy and enthusiasm in this room just how meaningful this program was! …
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(As Prepared for Delivery) August 21, 2015 Her Excellency Minister of Culture and Fine Arts Phoeurng Sackona, excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. On behalf of the U.S. Embassy, I would like to welcome and thank everyone for being here with us this evening. We’re honored to work with Bophana Center to sponsor the international …
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(As Prepared for Delivery) Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone August 20, 2015 Your Excellency Keat Chhon, Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies, and gentlemen. Good Morning! It is a pleasure to join today’s ground breaking ceremony for Coca-Cola’s new bottling and production plant. More than 129 years ago, Coca-Cola emerged from a small pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia. …
Read More» (As Prepared for Delivery) July 31, 2015 To His Excellency Mam Bunheng, Dr. Hok Kimcheng, and the other distinguished members of the Ministry of Health and the National Blood Transfusion Center who are present, good afternoon and thank you very much for inviting me to this ceremony. I am delighted to be here today to …
Read More» (As Prepared for Delivery) July 24, 2015 His Excellency Heng Ratana, Director General of the Cambodian Mine Action Center; Mr. Allen Tan, Golden West Humanitarian Foundation representative, and other distinguished members of the Cambodian mine action community, good morning. I deeply value the opportunity to represent the U.S. partnership with Cambodia in the work of …
Read More» Siem Reap July 14, 2015 To begin this morning, I would like to extend my respect and gratitude to His Excellency Admiral Tea Vinh and other distinguished representatives from Cambodia’s National Committee for Maritime Security. I thank you all for generously agreeing to hold this event in your country. Hosting this Commanders Conference in Siem …
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As Prepared for Delivery National Rehabilitation Center for the Disabled, Phnom Penh July 13, 2015 His Excellency Sem Sokha, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans, and Youth Rehabilitation; Mr. Keo Rithy, Country Director of Veterans International Cambodia; Partners, ladies, and gentlemen: I am very happy to be here with all of …
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As Prepared for Delivery Phnom Penh July 10, 2015 Excellency Khieu Kanharith, distinguished guests, ladies, and gentlemen. Good evening and thank you for your warm welcome. It is a genuine pleasure to join RMA Cambodia in the launch of the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang. For more than 50 years, the Mustang has been considered as …
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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 …
Read More» As Prepared for Delivery Phnom Penh July 25, 2015 Thank you for inviting me here today. I am truly grateful to have an opportunity to celebrate the extraordinary efforts of an exceptional group of young people. With over 70 percent of the country under 35, Cambodia’s youth are a critically important component of society. It …
Read More» As Prepared for Delivery Phnom Penh June 23, 2015 Chairman Brett Sciaroni; members of the American Chamber of Commerce Cambodia (AmCham); ladies and gentlemen: Good afternoon and thank you for coming. I would also like to thank Brett and the Executive Director of AmCham, Ron Marvin, for inviting me to speak today. It is a …
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June 17, 2015 As the new crescent moon brings in the holy month of Ramadan, Michelle and I send our warmest greetings to all those observing the month of fasting in the United States and around the world. Ramadan is a time in which families and communities come together for iftars and prayers in festive …
Read More» As Prepared for Delivery SA SA BASSAC, Phnom Penh June 13, 2015 The U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh is delighted to be a sponsor of the Vann Molyvann Project: Summer School 2015. First and foremost, the project celebrates the life and work of Vann Molyvann, a peerless architect whose work has inspired, and will continue …
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As Prepared for Delivery U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh June 2, 2015 The United States has a strong relationship with the Cambodian people and is deeply interested in Cambodia’s success and continued development. I have come to Cambodia to specifically look into the draft NGO law as well as other draft laws on trade union and …
Read More» As Prepared for Delivery Siem Reap June 1, 2015 Ambassador Toscano, His Excellency Prak Sokhon, His Excellency Heng Ratana, distinguished guests, ladies and gentleman. On behalf of the U.S. government, I am honored to be here today to welcome you to GICHD’s (Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining) first symposium on long-term ERW management in …
Read More» As Prepared for Delivery Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC), Phnom Penh May 3, 2015 His Excellency Youk Ngoy, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport. Sopha Ratana, President of the Fulbright and Undergraduate State Alumni Association of Cambodia, and other members of FUSAAC. Rectors and other representatives from public and …
Read More» Phnom Penh April 27, 2015 Your Excellencies; honored guests; ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. Thank you to MPAA and Westec for organizing today’s events. Westec, as you may know is a distributor to major Hollywood studios like Walt Disney and Warner Brothers, as well as Sahamongkol International of Thailand. It is a pleasure to be …
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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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April 10, 2015 On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I want to extend my warmest wishes to the people of Cambodia for a safe and joyous Khmer New Year. The United States and Cambodia have a strong and lasting bond built on a foundation of trade, regional security, and people-to-people exchanges. The …
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As Prepared for Delivery Kompung Speu April 10, 2015 Your Excellency General Sem Sovanny, distinguished guests, peacekeepers, ladies and gentlemen, good morning. On behalf of the Embassy of the United States of America, it is my honor to congratulate the students of the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations Instructor Course for completing this valuable training. I …
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April 9, 2015 On behalf of the U.S. Embassy, I would like to congratulate the people of the Kingdom of Cambodia on the occasion of Khmer New Year. I look forward to the year ahead as our two nations identify even greater opportunities to strengthen our bilateral ties and work together on mutual areas of …
Read More» As Prepared for Delivery Cambodia-Japan Cooperation Center (CJCC), Phnom Penh March 25, 2015 Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Good morning. It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to join today’s seminar on women’s entrepreneurship. We are here today to launch this seminar geared toward empowering the women of Cambodia. Investing in women’s skills …
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Siem Reap March 21, 2015 Well, hello. Let me try this: Suor Sdai. Is that okay? (Laughter.) I’ll work on it. Well, hello. It is truly a pleasure and an honor to be here in Siem Reap with all of you. I’m grateful for the hospitality and the warmth of the Cambodian people who have …
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As Prepared for Delivery InterContinental Hotel, Phnom Penh March 3, 2015 Your Excellency Yim Chhay Li, Deputy Prime Minister Ms. Rebecca Black, Mission Director, USAID Cambodia Mr. Gianpietro Bordignon, Representative and Country Director of WFP Cambodia Ms. Sun Ah Kim Suh, Deputy Representative, UNICEF Cambodia Ms. Nina Brandstrup, Representative, FAO Cambodia Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, …
Read More» As Prepared for Delivery Harpswell Foundation, Phnom Penh March 1, 2015 Good afternoon. I would like to thank Dr. Alan Lightman, Senior Manager Eng Varony, and everyone from the Harpswell Foundation for inviting me to speak in today’s leadership seminar. It is an honor to be here with so many bright and talented young women …
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As Prepared for Delivery Institute of Technology Cambodia (ITC), Phnom Penh February 28, 2015 To His Excellency Minister Hang Chuon Naron, Australian Ambassador Alison Burrows, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen: Good morning. I am pleased to be here with you today for the 11th Annual CamTESOL Conference. Thank you very much for this invitation to …
Read More» Rumcheck Commune School, Kampong Cham February 9, 2015 Your Excellencies, distinguished guests, Rumcheck School children and staff, and citizens of Kampong Cham, thank you for inviting me to today’s joyous ceremony. I am grateful to be able to visit Kampong Cham and to meet the wonderful people who call this part of Cambodia home. Today …
Read More» This commentary by Secretary of State John Kerry originally appeared on the online version of Foreign Policy magazine on February 2. There are no republication restrictions. by John Kerry More than four decades ago, as a young lieutenant in the “brown-water Navy,” my crew and I journeyed down the Mekong River on an American gunboat. …
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As Prepared for Delivery Night Market, Phnom Penh January 31, 2015 Good evening, everyone. It is great to see so many of you here tonight for the Wild for Life Concert! I can see the Night Market has been transformed here for this special event. The U.S. Embassy is proud to support this concert, thanks …
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As Prepared for Delivery Cambodian Institute for Cooperation and Peace, Phnom Penh January 27, 2015 Good morning! Thank you Your Royal Highness Prince Norodom Sirivudh, CICP Chairman, for the kind introduction. Please accept my best wishes for a happy New Year. It is wonderful to be back in Phnom Penh and with the Cambodian Institute …
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As prepared for delivery Phnom Penh January 5, 2015 Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Good morning and please accept my best wishes for a happy new year! Saum choon poh chhnam thmei! It is a genuine pleasure to join today’s press conference announcing the opening of Domino’s Pizza in Cambodia. Food often brings friends …
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