Turkey (FN), Oct. 21 - In order to promote Cambodia-Turkey growth in trade, investment and tourism, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has urged relevant parties to accelerate the launch of Cambodia-Turkey direct flights, speaking at an opening ceremony of Cambodian-Turkish Business Forum held in Istanbul, Turkey, with the participations of Turkish senior dignitaries, private sectors, and Cambodian dignitaries and businesses on Saturday.

The Royal Government of Cambodia also ensured peace, security and macro-economic stability for all Turkish investors.

"Today, Turkish Airlines have already launched direct flights to Cambodia, but for goods not for people yet. Hopefully, the flights can also carry people to expand tourism sector of the two countries,” the premier said.

According to Prime Minister Hun Sen, Cambodia's major investment potentials and advantages includes: (a) political and macroeconomic stability and security; (b) favorable geography – the center of Mekong and factory of ASEAN; (c) enriched labor force; (d) open to all investors without discrimination; (e) big markets in Mekong Sub Regions and ASEAN; and (f) Cambodia’s integration with other major economies in the regions.

On behalf of the Royal Government of Cambodia, the premier welcomes all the wise decisions of all foreign investors, especially those who wish to invest in Cambodia, to begin investing, and he assures all investors peace, security and macroeconomic stability, particularly effective legal frameworks for investment and with accountability and transparency.

Cambodian foreign affairs ministry stated in the press release that Cambodia and Turkey will sign a number of Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding regarding cooperation in the areas of culture, education, sport, agriculture, water resources, tourism, investment, and mine action.
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