Cambodia appoints 7 new ambassadors to foreign countries

Cambodia has appointed seven new ambassadors to foreign countries, according to an ambassador on Wednesday.

Chhum Bunrong was appointed as the Cambodia's ambassador to the United States, Foreign Ministry spokesman Koy Kuong was named as the ambassador to Australia and New Zealand, Sman Manan as the ambassador to Kuwait, Norng Sakal as the ambassador to Indonesia, Chea Kimtha as the ambassador to Japan, Chea Thirak as the ambassador to Belgium, and Pich Khunpanha as the ambassador to India.

The ambassadors paid a courtesy call on National Assembly President Heng Samrin on Wednesday prior to their departure for the posts.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Chhum Bunrong said that Heng Samrin told them to do all their best to further promote ties and cooperation between Cambodia and those host countries.

"Heng Samrin advised us to try all our best to strengthen and expand friendly relations and cooperation in all fields with the host countries," he said. "He also advised us to react timely to any news that is deemed as slanders on Cambodia."

The National Assembly president also told them to promote Cambodia's political stability, full security, democratic process, human rights respect, and election process. Moreover, he urged them to attract investors and tourists in those countries to Cambodia. Endi