PhnomPenhPost-June 13, 2022
Cambodia and China have signed an agreement on several development projects in the Kingdom as part of the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Special Fund 2022, with more than $4 million allocated for the work.The agreement was signed on June 13 by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn and Chinese ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wentian. “This year, we have received the budget to launch three new projects. These will contribute to addressing the developmental needs in Cambodia in the fields of rural development, water resources, agriculture, capacity building, and cultural heritage,” said Sokhonn. “Since its launch in 2016, the special fund has delivered tangible outcomes and contributed to enhancing the socio-economic development of the Mekong-Lancang countries. We have further narrowed our development gaps through integrated and interconnected development and have strengthened our capacity to better respond to the needs of our people,” he added. Yong Kim Eng, president of the People Centre for Development and Peace, said that mutually beneficial cooperation, especially on development projects from partners, is good provided that the aid or projects are with good intentions and not aimed at putting any pressure on Cambodia. Read more at: https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-china-ink-deal-4m-development-projects
