Phnom Penh (FN), Dec. 22 – Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen, also a rotating chair of ASEAN 2022, said that the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2022 has kept Cambodia hectic but also brought great fame to the kingdom.

The premier spoke at the inauguration of a 43-kilometer road connecting Prey Nup District to Sihanoukville on Thursday morning.

Premier Hun Sen considered the entry into force of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and having East Timor as the 11th member of ASEAN are the success of Cambodia's ASEAN chairmanship.

On that occasion, Samdech thanked the Cambodian people for their cooperation and understanding during the preparation and the organization of the Summit. He also thanked Cambodian and ASEAN partners for supporting Cambodia in its chairmanship.

Samdech also praised Cambodian foreign minister Prak Sokhon and relevant officials in all fields for their great works.

As the chair of ASEAN 2022, Cambodia successfully hosted the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits from 8 to 13 November 2022 in Phnom Penh. The fruitful results of the Summit demonstrate Cambodia's ability and confidence in fulfilling its regional and international roles that have contributed to the promotion of peace, stability and prosperity in the region and the world.
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