International Relation Institute of Cambodia (IRIC), Sept. 9, 2020
Historically, Singapore has been a time-tested friend of Cambodia. Diplomatic relations between two countries were established on 10 August 1965, -a day after Singapore gained independence making the Kingdom of Cambodia one of the very first countries to recognize the independent Republic of Singapore.
The diplomatic ties were cut off in 1975, and were resumed on 18 January 1992. However, during this interregnum, Singapore had maintained trade relations with Cambodia. In the 1980s, Cambodia had an economic embargo following the demise of the Khmer Rouge regime. The trade and economic relations with Singapore provided crucial support to Cambodia during this difficult period. The timely humanitarian assistance that was provided to Cambodia and channelled through Singapore during the 1980s allowed Cambodia to embark on rehabilitation and reconstruction activities in key economic sectors.
Cambodia and Singapore have close cooperation at the bilateral, regional and multilateral levels. Over the last decade, the ties and economic relations between two nations have grown steadily, sustained by a regular momentum of state visits between Heads of State and government, leaders of the two countries. The foundation of the close relationship between two nations was shaped by His Majesty King-Father Norodom Sihanouk and His Excellency Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew. The then Prime Minister Lee was a frequent visitor to Cambodia and was conferred a doctorate honoris causa by the Royal University of Phnom Penh in December 1967 for his contributions to strengthening Cambodia-Singapore relations. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen officially visited Singapore in 2000, while Singaporean Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong paid an official visit to Cambodia in May 2001. Mr Goh’s visit resulted in:
i) The promotion of Singapore foreign direct investment to Cambodia,
ii) The enhancing of human resource development in Cambodia and
iii) The Provision of a Tourism Development Master Plan for the Cambodian government.
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In full: http://iric.gov.kh/cambodia-singapore-55-years-after-diplomatic-ties/
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