Phnom Penh (FN), Mar. 6 – Cambodia has prepared approximately 10,000 security forces for the upcoming 13th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM13), according to General Commissioner of National Police Neth Savoeun on Friday.

The Kingdom will host the 13th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) under the theme “Strengthening Multilateralism for Shared Growth”, scheduled to take place on 16-17 November 2020, with the aim of building international consensus on the importance of multilateral framework in addressing global challenges.

Cambodia has become ASEM member since 2004 and has always valued the meeting as it provides mutual benefits for Asia and Europe.

At the official announcement of hosting ASEM, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said no one could deny the indispensable contributions of ASEM in politics and diplomacy of the regions. Since its establishment in 1996, ASEM has played a key role as a dialogue and cooperation forum that connects Asia and Europe.

“ASEM provides Cambodia with opportunities to accelerate and deepen her integration in the region and the world and that the upcoming ASEM13 will be the largest historical and diplomatic event for Cambodia,” prime minister underlined.

He stressed that hosting ASEM13 allows Cambodia to affirm its highest commitment to strengthen the multilateral system; and to participate in global efforts in addressing global challenges and search for opportunities to further develop global economy.
=FRESH NEWS