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Singapore minister arrives for talks

| Publication date 24 November 2009 | 08:00 ICT

Singapore minister arrives for talks

Singapore’s Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong arrived in Cambodia on Monday for a two-day state visit, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Koy Kuong. The visit aims to reaffirm the strong relationship between the two countries, he said, adding that Goh Chok Tong is to meet with King Norodom Sihamoni, Prime Minister Hun Sen and other senior officials during his visit, before departing for Laos later today. Goh Chok Tong’s last visit to the Kingdom was in 2002. KHOUTH SOPHAK CHAKRYA

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