Cambodian PM Invites His Lao Counterpart to Join Siem Reap-Angkor Summit on a Mine-Free WorldDeputy PM signs condolence book after Moscow terrorist attack

Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, this afternoon invited his Laos counterpart H.E. Sonexay Siphandone to attend the Siem Reap-Angkor Summit on a Mine-Free World to be hosted by Cambodia later this year. The invitation was made known in a joint press conference between the two Premiers following their bilateral summit held in Vientiane, as part of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet's two-day official visit in Laos. 'I have invited H.E. Sonexay Siphandone to attend the Siem Reap-Angkor Summit on a Mine-Free World to be held in November this year,' he said. Regarding this summit, H.E. Ly Thuch, First Vice President of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) said recently that delegations of nearly 200 countries and territories would attend this important international event. Cambodia has been elected by the 164 States Parties to chair and host the 5th Review Conference of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production, and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction, known as the Ottawa Treaty - the Siem Reap-Angkor Summit on a Mine-Free World - in Siem Reap cultural province, said H.E. Ly Thuch. The CMAA's first vice president added that the Ottawa Treaty not only helps clear mines and ammunition but also prevents possible dangers to people caused by explosive remnants of war (ERW). Cambodia has been appreciated for her success in mine clearance and war-ending efforts, bringing about peace and development to her people, underlined H.E. Ly Thuch. Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse Hanoi: Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha led a Government delegation to the Russian Embassy in Hanoi on March 25 to offer condolences following the deadly terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall, Moscow on March 22 evening. Signing the condolence book, Ha extended the most profound sympathies of the Vietnamese Government, people, and himself to the Russian Government, people and families of the victims, adding that Vietnam strongly condemns terrorism in any form and believes that perpetrators will be strictly punished. "Our hope is for the victims' families to overcome this pain and loss", Ha wrote. "We wish a speedy recovery to the injured and continued peace and prosperity for Russia and its people". On the same day, Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu also visited the embassy and showed his sympathy in the condolence book. The Russian Embassy in Hanoi, along with Consulates General in Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City, will have condolence books open for signing from March 25 to 27. A lso on March 25 morning, many Vietnamese and foreign citizens, businesses, agencies and organisations came to the embassy to lay wreaths and sign the condolence book, standing in solidarity with Russia during this difficult time. A day earlier, many Vietnamese residents paid their respects by laying flowers, candles, and children's toys at the Russian Embassy and Consulates General in Vietnam. According to the latest data from Russian authorities, the attack left at least 137 dead and 182 others injured./. Source: Vietnam News Agency