Ministrys Leaders laid wreath at the Royal Memorial Statue of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah NORODOM SIHANOUK

Ministrys Leaders laid wreath at the Royal Memorial Statue of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah NORODOM SIHANOUK

A bilateral meeting with Senator the Hon Marise PAYNE, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women of Australia

A bilateral meeting with Senator the Hon Marise PAYNE, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women of Australia

A Tribute to the late H.E. NGOUN Nhel, First Vice President of the National Assembly

A Tribute to the late H.E. NGOUN Nhel, First Vice President of the National Assembly

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On the afternoon of 08 November 2021, His Excellency OUCH Borith, Minister Delegate attached to the Prime Minister and Standing Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, led the Ministrys Leaders to lay wreath at the Independence Monument and pay tribute at the Royal Memorial Statue of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah NORODOM SIHANOUK Preah Borom Ratanak Kaudh, the Late King-Father of Cambodia.

In the afternoon of 08 November 2021, His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia, held a bilateral meeting with Senator the Hon Marise PAYNE, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women of Australia, on the occasion of her official visit to the Kingdom.

On 6 November 2021, H.E. Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, led a delegation of MFAIC to pay tribute to the late H.E. NGOUN Nhel, First Vice President of the National Assembly, who had passed away on 5 November 2021 at 10:36 am, at the age of 79.

In the morning of 03 November 2021, His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, presided over and delivered opening remarks at the Dissemination Workshop on the Law on Investment of the Kingdom of Cambodia for the Ministrys Leaders and Cambodian diplomats abroad via videoconference.

In the evening of 01 November 2021, His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Lok Chumteav participated in a dinner reception to celebrate the 98th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Republic of Turkey.

Dans la soire du 28 octobre 2021, Son Excellence Dr. CHHIV Yiseang, Secrtaire dtat et Correspondant national du Cambodge auprs de lOrganisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) a particip par vidoconfrence, au nom de Son Excellence le Vice-Premier Ministre PRAK Sokhonn, Ministre des Affaires trangres et de la Coopration internationale du Cambodge, la 38e session extraordinaire de la Confrence ministrielle de la Francophonie (CMF), linvitation de Madame Louise MUSHIKIWABO, Secrtaire gnrale de la Francophonie. Prside par Son Excellence Othman Jerandi, Ministre des Affaires trangres, de la Migration et des Tunisiens ltranger, cette session extraordinaire a runi les ministres et chefs de dlgations des tats et gouvernements membres de plein droit qui, lissue dchanges fructueux et dans un esprit de solidarit, ont dcid par consensus de reporter le 18e Sommet de la Francophonie aux 19 et 20 novembre 2022, Djerba, Tunisie.

In the afternoon of 01 November 2021, at the Ministry, His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, chaired an internal meeting with MFAIC Leaderships to discuss important forthcoming tasks.

In the morning of 01 November 2021, His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and His Excellency MIKAMI Masahiro, Ambassador of Japan to the Kingdom of Cambodia, presided over the Handover Ceremony of 39 vehicles under Japans Economic and Social Development Programme, at the Ministry.Remarks of His Excellency PRAK Sokhonn:

On November 4, 2021, at 10:00 AM, H.E. Dr. CHEM Widya, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met with H.E. Mr. Christian Berger, German Ambassador to Cambodia at the Ministry.His Excellency Secretary of State thanked the German government for its continued supports and assistances for the development of Cambodia, especially the support to the Royal Government of Cambodias program in response to the Covid-19 outbreak in Cambodia.In response, the German Ambassador stated that besides being a partnership in the European Union, Germany attaches great importance to and derives its core interests from the partnership with ASEAN, including Cambodia. The German side stands ready to provide assistance to Cambodia during its rotating chairmanship of ASEAN in 2022. In addition, the Ambassador appreciated the recent introduction of the new Cambodian Investment Law, which aims to encourage, reassure, and further facilitate both domestic investment and foreign direct investment in Cambodia.

On the afternoon of 15 October 2021, His Excellency Sok Khoeun, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the Republic of Singapore, attend a meeting between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore and all embassies, and International Organizations in Singapore, hosted by H.E. Chee Wee Kiong, Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore, to brief on Singapores response on COVID-19

On 15 October 2021, His Excellency Ung Rachana, Ambassador of Cambodia to Japan, received Mr. Yoshiki Mori, Chairman of AEON 1% Club Foundation, and Mr. HAYAMI Ken, Executive Director of Japan Committee for UNICEF, at the Cambodian Embassy in Japan. On the occasion, Mr. Yoshiki Mori and Mr. HAYAMI Ken informed the Ambassador about the fundraising activities for the AEON - UNICEF 2017 Clean Water Campaign which aims to help Cambodians in some provinces to access to clean water.

On 15 October 2021, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Cambodia in Kuwait paid tribute to His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah NORODOM SIHANOUK Preah Borom Ratanak Kaudh, the Late King-Father of Cambodia, on 9th Commemoration Day of his passing, with the participation of His Excellency Ambassador Hun Han, Diplomats, Staffs, Families, Cambodian citizens and students at the Cambodian Embassy in Kuwait.

Embassys staffs and Cambodians in Singapore paid tribute to His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah NORODOM SIHANOUK Preah Borom Ratanak Kaudh, the Late King-Father of Cambodia, on 9th Commemoration Day of his passing, with the government measure limit of 2 visitors per day.

On Friday 15 October 2021, the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Bangkok held religious ceremony to pay tribute to H. M. the late King Father Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk, Preah Borom Ratanak Kaudh. The participants of this 9th anniversary of commemorative ceremony consisted of His Excellency Ambassador Ouk Sophorn, and Spouse, Diplomats, Embassys staff and families.

In the morning of 15 October 2021, H.E. Ambassador Hok Sophea, Cambodian diplomats and staffs of the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Brunei Darussalam held the 9th commemoration day to mark the passing of Preah Karona Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk, former King of the Kingdom of Cambodia, who passed away on 15th October 2012.

In the morning of 10 October 2021, H.E. Mr. Ouk Sorphorn, Ambassador of Cambodia to Thailand, received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Remco van Wijngaarden, Ambassador -designate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Kingdom of Cambodia. Both Ambassadors recalled good cooperation between two embassies to further enhancing and cementing the Cambodia-Netherlands bilateral relations, especially expanding the trade scope between Cambodia-Netherlands

On November 4, 2021, at 10:00 AM, H.E. Dr. CHEM Widya, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met with H.E. Mr. Christian Berger, German Ambassador to Cambodia at the Ministry.His Excellency Secretary of State thanked the German government for its continued supports and assistances for the development of Cambodia, especially the support to the Royal Government of Cambodias program in response to the Covid-19 outbreak in Cambodia.In response, the German Ambassador stated that besides being a partnership in the European Union, Germany attaches great importance to and derives its core interests from the partnership with ASEAN, including Cambodia. The German side stands ready to provide assistance to Cambodia during its rotating chairmanship of ASEAN in 2022. In addition, the Ambassador appreciated the recent introduction of the new Cambodian Investment Law, which aims to encourage, reassure, and further facilitate both domestic investment and foreign direct investment in Cambodia.

On the afternoon of 15 October 2021, His Excellency Sok Khoeun, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the Republic of Singapore, attend a meeting between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore and all embassies, and International Organizations in Singapore, hosted by H.E. Chee Wee Kiong, Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore, to brief on Singapores response on COVID-19

On 15 October 2021, His Excellency Ung Rachana, Ambassador of Cambodia to Japan, received Mr. Yoshiki Mori, Chairman of AEON 1% Club Foundation, and Mr. HAYAMI Ken, Executive Director of Japan Committee for UNICEF, at the Cambodian Embassy in Japan. On the occasion, Mr. Yoshiki Mori and Mr. HAYAMI Ken informed the Ambassador about the fundraising activities for the AEON - UNICEF 2017 Clean Water Campaign which aims to help Cambodians in some provinces to access to clean water.

On 15 October 2021, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Cambodia in Kuwait paid tribute to His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah NORODOM SIHANOUK Preah Borom Ratanak Kaudh, the Late King-Father of Cambodia, on 9th Commemoration Day of his passing, with the participation of His Excellency Ambassador Hun Han, Diplomats, Staffs, Families, Cambodian citizens and students at the Cambodian Embassy in Kuwait.

Embassys staffs and Cambodians in Singapore paid tribute to His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah NORODOM SIHANOUK Preah Borom Ratanak Kaudh, the Late King-Father of Cambodia, on 9th Commemoration Day of his passing, with the government measure limit of 2 visitors per day.

On Friday 15 October 2021, the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Bangkok held religious ceremony to pay tribute to H. M. the late King Father Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk, Preah Borom Ratanak Kaudh. The participants of this 9th anniversary of commemorative ceremony consisted of His Excellency Ambassador Ouk Sophorn, and Spouse, Diplomats, Embassys staff and families.

In the morning of 15 October 2021, H.E. Ambassador Hok Sophea, Cambodian diplomats and staffs of the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Brunei Darussalam held the 9th commemoration day to mark the passing of Preah Karona Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk, former King of the Kingdom of Cambodia, who passed away on 15th October 2012.

In the morning of 10 October 2021, H.E. Mr. Ouk Sorphorn, Ambassador of Cambodia to Thailand, received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Remco van Wijngaarden, Ambassador -designate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Kingdom of Cambodia. Both Ambassadors recalled good cooperation between two embassies to further enhancing and cementing the Cambodia-Netherlands bilateral relations, especially expanding the trade scope between Cambodia-Netherlands

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Kbach Kun Khmer Boran (Khmer martial arts) date back more than a thousand years, as evidenced by carvings and bas-reliefs in the Angkor temples. The martial arts include Bokator, Pradal Serey, Baok Chambab, Kbach Kun Dambong Vegrave;ng, amongst others.\r\n\r\nBokator\r\nBokator, known formally as Labokatao, is a Cambodian martial art form that involves close hand-to-hand combat, ground techniques and weapons.\r\n\r\nBokator is one of the earliest Cambodian martial art and is said to be the close quarter combat system used by the armies during the Angkor era.\r\n\r\nPractitioners are trained to strike with knees, elbows, hands, feet and even the head. Short sticks are commonly used as weapon.\r\n\r\nBaok Chambab\r\n\r\nBaok Chambab is Khmer wrestling; a sport in which two opponents try to pin (hold) each otherrsquo;s back to the ground. A match consists of three rounds. Wrestlers perform pre-match ritual dancing. A wrestler wins a match by two out of three rounds. However, after each round, the loser is asked if he still wishes to continue with the match.\r\n\r\nA Baok Chambab match is traditional accompanied by drum beats; two drums known as Skor Nhy and Chhmol, (female drum and male drum).\r\n\r\nTraditional matches are held at the Cambodian National Olympic Stadium during the Khmer New Year and other Cambodian holidays.\r\n\r\nKbach Kun Dambong Vegrave;ng\r\nKbach Kun Dambong Vegrave;ng literally refers to an ancient Cambodian martial art form involving the use of a long staff.\r\n\r\nIt has traditionally been practiced to prepare against enemies bearing eventual malice towards their villages and their country.\r\n\r\nNow, it is particularly popular with youths in main sports clubs in Cambodia.\r\n\r\nPradal Serey\r\n\r\nPradal Serey is traditional Khmer kick boxing. A match consists of five rounds and takes place in a boxing ring. There is a one or two-minute break in between each round. Before a match, boxers perform the praying rituals known as the Kun Krou. Traditional Cambodian music is played during a match. The instruments used are the Skor Yaul (a drum), the Sralai (a flute-like instrument) and the stringed Chhing. Boxers are required to wear leather gloves and shorts.\r\n\r\nVictory is instantaneously granted when a boxer delivers a knockout which is determined when the knocked down boxer is unable to continue the fight after a 10-second count by the referee. Victory is also determined at the end of the match when judges decide by a point system which fighter was more effective. If the fighters end up with the same score, a draw is called.

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Kbach Kun Khmer Boran (Khmer martial arts) date back more than a thousand years, as evidenced by carvings and bas-reliefs in the Angkor temples. The martial arts include Bokator, Pradal Serey, Baok Chambab, Kbach Kun Dambong Vegrave;ng, amongst others.\r\n\r\nBokator\r\nBokator, known formally as Labokatao, is a Cambodian martial art form that involves close hand-to-hand combat, ground techniques and weapons.\r\n\r\nBokator is one of the earliest Cambodian martial art and is said to be the close quarter combat system used by the armies during the Angkor era.\r\n\r\nPractitioners are trained to strike with knees, elbows, hands, feet and even the head. Short sticks are commonly used as weapon.\r\n\r\nBaok Chambab\r\n\r\nBaok Chambab is Khmer wrestling; a sport in which two opponents try to pin (hold) each otherrsquo;s back to the ground. A match consists of three rounds. Wrestlers perform pre-match ritual dancing. A wrestler wins a match by two out of three rounds. However, after each round, the loser is asked if he still wishes to continue with the match.\r\n\r\nA Baok Chambab match is traditional accompanied by drum beats; two drums known as Skor Nhy and Chhmol, (female drum and male drum).\r\n\r\nTraditional matches are held at the Cambodian National Olympic Stadium during the Khmer New Year and other Cambodian holidays.\r\n\r\nKbach Kun Dambong Vegrave;ng\r\nKbach Kun Dambong Vegrave;ng literally refers to an ancient Cambodian martial art form involving the use of a long staff.\r\n\r\nIt has traditionally been practiced to prepare against enemies bearing eventual malice towards their villages and their country.\r\n\r\nNow, it is particularly popular with youths in main sports clubs in Cambodia.\r\n\r\nPradal Serey\r\n\r\nPradal Serey is traditional Khmer kick boxing. A match consists of five rounds and takes place in a boxing ring. There is a one or two-minute break in between each round. Before a match, boxers perform the praying rituals known as the Kun Krou. Traditional Cambodian music is played during a match. The instruments used are the Skor Yaul (a drum), the Sralai (a flute-like instrument) and the stringed Chhing. Boxers are required to wear leather gloves and shorts.\r\n\r\nVictory is instantaneously granted when a boxer delivers a knockout which is determined when the knocked down boxer is unable to continue the fight after a 10-second count by the referee. Victory is also determined at the end of the match when judges decide by a point system which fighter was more effective. If the fighters end up with the same score, a draw is called.