PHNOM PENH, 9 Dec. 2013 – H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Sok An and the outgoing UK Ambassador H.E. Mark Gooding met and exchanged views on Monday on Cambodia’s success in the protection, preservation and sustainable development of Angkor. Both sides were also pleased with their bilateral cooperation in tourism and trade. The Deputy Prime Minister also requested the United Kingdom to continue to support the national side of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) for the Khmer Rouge trials. Dr. Sok An, Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, said that the joint efforts by Cambodia’s government and the donors in protecting, preserving and sustainably developing Angkor since 1992 have satisfied the international community, which pledged more support for restoration of the ancient temples. Cambodia’s preservation and sustainable development are contributing to attract more visitors, including British tourists, to visit the Kingdom o...
