A recap of bilateral meetings on sidelines of Asean Summit hosted by Cambodia
With the 40th and 41st Asean Summit and related meetings drawing to a close, more details of Prime Minister Hun Sen’s various bilateral sidelines meetings are emerging.
Geopolitics
Indonesia-China ink $2.6 billion crude palm oil, fishery trade deals
The commitment was the first of its kind in months after Indonesia fell into palm oil crisis despite being world’s top producer.
Keep disputed waters ‘a sea of peace’: Marcos Jr
It was the second time, throughout the course of the Asean summits, that President Marcos raised the issue of the maritime dispute over the South China Sea.
Cambodia, Japan set to bring ties to new heights
International political observers said that enhancing the relationship to the comprehensive strategic partnership would be mutually beneficial.
Food security a fundamental human right: Asean-China summit
A joint statement also said that food security is key to national security and underpins the strategic guarantees for world peace and development.
Hun Sen thanks US’ Biden for return of looted statues
The US has already returned a pre-Angkorian-style sandstone statue to Cambodia earlier this month, and over 30 artifacts are lined up for repatriation by the end of the year.
Kishida, Xi to hold talks in Bangkok
The two leaders will hold bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
Biden, Xi seek to ease tensions at Bali summit
Relations have been roiled in recent years by growing tensions over issues ranging from Hong Kong and Taiwan to the South China Sea and trade practices.
Kishida, Biden, Yoon warn of firm response if North Korea conducts 7th nuclear test
A joint statement also said Washington would strengthen its extended deterrence policy for Tokyo and Seoul to prevent nuclear attacks on US allies with its nuclear capability.
South Korea aligns Indo-Pacific strategy with US, Japan: Experts
Strongly promoted by Japan and the US, the Indo-Pacific concept has largely been perceived to hold the intention to contain the growing influence of China in the region.