Geneva: Hon. Lork Kheng, Chairwoman of the National Assembly's Commission on Public Health, Social Affairs, Veterans, Youth Rehabilitation, Labour, Vocational Training, and Women's Affairs, reaffirmed Cambodia's strong commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva on July 30.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, Hon. Lork Kheng spoke at the third panel under the theme 'Achieving the SDGs by 2030: What new opportunities for international cooperation?' She highlighted Cambodia's long-term vision to build a prosperous, inclusive society enriched by culture, education, and social cohesion. This vision aligns with the Cambodia SDGs Framework (2016-2030) and the national Cambodia 2050 Vision.
She stated that Cambodia is fully committed to achieving the SDGs by 2030, emphasizing the need for robust and sustained international cooperation. She also underscored the significance of enhancing public-private-people partnerships to drive inclusive progress.
Moreover, Hon. Lork Kheng stressed that peace and stability are fundamental prerequisites for development. She expressed appreciation for international efforts to promote peace in the region, specifically acknowledging Malaysia as Chair of ASEAN, the United States, President Donald Trump, and China for their roles in facilitating the ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand.
She noted that these efforts allow both countries to focus on advancing sustainable development. Hon. Lork Kheng concluded her remarks by appealing to parliamentary leaders to uphold the UN Charter, preserve peace, and ensure accountability in fulfilling global commitments, particularly those related to the SDGs.