Phnom Penh (FN), Nov. 11 – Secretary of state at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kung Phoak unveiled the reason why ASEAN leaders did not shake hand, but raised up their right hands showing the palms of five fingers during the photo sessions.

Kung Phoak spoke in the press conference, held on Friday (November 11) in Phnom Penh.

"Due to COVID19 pandemic, we tried our best to avoid direct contact. The hand raising was also done occasionally in some physical meetings when the number of (COVID19) cases were still high. Although we (Cambodia) has effective control on COVID19, we need to ensure the welfare of our guests. We want them to return home without COVID19 infection," Phoak underscored.
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