Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhon receives credentials New UN Resident Coordinator in Cambodia
Phnom Penh: On November 2, 2022, HE Prak Sokhon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received the credentials of Joseph Scheuer, appointed by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, as the new Coordinator of the United Nations. Nation of Cambodia.
The Deputy Prime Minister extended a warm welcome to Joseph Scheuer, who responded with an expression of “I feel like I’m back home,” referring to his previous mission. With various UN agencies in Cambodia.
His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhon praised the valuable contribution of the UN Working Group through the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and during the epidemic, especially the provision of Kovid-19 vaccine through the COVAX Facility and other medical devices. The Deputy Prime Minister said that with this generous assistance, combined with the vaccination strategy of the Royal Government of Cambodia, more than 95% of the population was vaccinated.
The Deputy Prime Minister recalled the recent fruitful meeting between Prime Minister Hun Sen and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Mr. Joseph Scheuer expressed his gratitude for the support and arrangements for the Secretary-General’s upcoming visit to attend the ASEAN Summit and related summits.
The Deputy Prime Minister and the new UN Coordinator highlighted the importance of the reunion between Prime Minister Hun Sen and the Secretary-General of the United Nations on the occasion of the ASEAN Summit and related summits. Coming soon.
His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhon and Mr. Joseph Scheuer expressed their appreciation for the good cooperation that currently exists between Cambodia and the United Nations and exchanged views on further strengthening the cooperation between Cambodia and the United Nations. The United Nations, with both sides looking forward to the continuation of the annual dialogue between the Royal Government of Cambodia and all UN agencies in Cambodia, which has been interrupted by past epidemics.
His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhon highlighted Cambodia’s active contribution to the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKOs), emphasizing Cambodia’s commitment to continue sending its Blue Hat forces for the benefit of peace. .
His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhon highlighted the key outcomes achieved at the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related meetings hosted by Cambodia, despite the hot regional and international challenges. Some cases. The Deputy Prime Minister also briefed on Cambodia’s preparations for the ASEAN Summit and related summits. Joseph Scheuer wished Cambodia success in hosting these summits.
