PM to attend Universal Peace Federation World Summit

PM to attend Universal Peace Federation World Summit

Prime Minister Hun Sen will lead a high powered delegation to attend the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) World Summit 2020 in the Republic of Korea next week.

The Summit on Peace, Security, and Human Development will be held on 3-5 February 2020, according to a press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs dated Friday.

The statement said the premier will be accompanied by Foreign Affairs Minister Prak Sokhonn, as well as a number of senior government officials and business leaders from the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce.

During his stay, Mr Hun Sen will meet with President of the ROK Moon Jae-in to discuss bilateral cooperation as well as regional and international issues of common interests.

Besides, he will also attend a luncheon hosted by Prime Minister of the ROK Chung Sye-kyun.The premier will deliver a keynote address on the Summit’s theme “Peace, Security and Human Development”, along with other foreign dignitaries attending the UPF World Summit 2020.

He will also meet with members of the Cambodian community, students and workers who are residing and working in the ROK, the state continued.

The Kingdom of Cambodia and the Republic of Korea have enjoyed cordial ties and excellent collaboration in many areas such as trade, investment, employment and education, the statement added.