Singapore and Cambodia will naturally grow closer to one another because the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) continues on its path of integration, Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam said on Sunday (Jan 8).
Speaking at a reception for about 200 overseas Singaporeans in Cambodia as a part of his state visit to the country, Dr Tan said: “Our trade and investment ties are healthy. Last 12 months, Singapore was Cambodia’s eighth-largest trading partner and third-largest investor.
He added: “Companies in Singapore operate across a big selection of sectors, including real estate, finance, energy, agriculture, logistics and consumer products. Singapore and Cambodia are well connected with 43 weekly flights, paving the way in which for increased people-to-people exchanges, business partnerships and tourism flows.
“Singapore is keen to further strengthen relations with Cambodia,” said Dr Tan, who’s making his first visit to the country.
Dr Tan arrived within the capital Phnom Penh on Sunday, starting the primary leg of his visit to Cambodia and Laos. He later took part in a wreath-laying ceremony on the Cambodian Independence Monument, which commemorates those killed within the war.
On Monday, Dr Tan will visit Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni and Prime Minister Hun Sen.
Source : Asia News Channel
