Kazakh-educated Cambodians now serve as governors, Hun Manet says

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said that Cambodians who studied in Kazakhstan now hold senior posts in their country's government. He made the remarks at expanded talks with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, according to Akorda. Hun Manet said more than 120 Cambodian students were trained in Kazakhstan, and many later took high state positions, including governors of several provinces, state secretaries and ministry staff.

Hun Manet is on an official visit to Kazakhstan. Tokayev welcomed him at Akorda on 17 October, where a guard of honour and the anthems of both countries were performed. This year marks 32 years since the two countries established diplomatic relations.

Tokayev said Hun Manet's first visit would allow the sides to move joint plans into practical implementation. The sides intend to adopt a joint statement and sign a number of documents at the end of the talks. In a one-on-one meeting, Tokayev proposed opening direct air links and activating humanitarian exchanges. Hun Manet said Cambodian ministries are interested in Kazakhstan's experience with e-government.