Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet this afternoon paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Pornpetch Wichitcholchai, President of the Thai Senate, during his day-long official visit to Bangkok, Thailand. On the occasion, H.E. Pornpetch Wichitcholchai warmly welcomed Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet's official visit, and recalled the good cooperation between the two countries. He was convinced that under the leadership of Samdech Thipadei, the cooperation between Cambodia and Thailand will be further strengthened and expanded. H.E. Pornpetch Wichitcholchai also expressed his congratulations to Samdech Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary on her appointment as the President of the Cambodian National Assembly, and extended his greetings to Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, former Prime Minister of Cambodia. For his part, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet praised the good cooperation within the legislative and executive framework between the two countries. The Cambodian Premier briefed H.E. P ornpetch Wichitcholchai on the results of his bilateral meeting with his Thai counterpart H.E. Srettha Thavisin, during which both sides agreed to upgrade the level of their bilateral ties from 'Strengthening Partnership for Peace and Prosperity' to 'Strategic Partnership' and were committed to boost the cooperation between the two neighbouring nations in the sectors of common interest, including trade and investment, energy security, mine clearance, labour, education, tourism, and cross-border crimes. Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse SEOUL, The government plans to carry out some 3.5 trillion won (US$2.63 billion) worth of aid projects this year to help promote the growth and welfare of developing countries, the foreign ministry said Wednesday. The official development assistance (ODA) for 2024 marks a 38.9 percent on-year increase from the size of last year and will be implemented in various areas from humanitarian aid, education and agriculture to health, to help the recipient countries overcome problems like conflict and climate change, the ministry said. The government finalized the ODA plan during an interagency meeting, presided over by Second Vice Foreign Minister Kang In-sun. A total of 46 government agencies will get involved to carry out 1,699 bilateral and multilateral ODA projects this year, the ministry added. The ODA includes the direct provision of grants, loans and technical assistance to developing countries or indirect ones to international organizations. South Korea offers grants and concessional loans. Grants requ ire no repayments from the recipient countries, while loans refer to transfers made in cash or goods on concessional terms that come with repayment obligation. Source: Yonhap News Agency
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