The Mirror, Vol. 13, No. 630 - Tuesday, 15.9.2009
"Kandal: Expressing his appreciation for aid provided by the People's Republic of China in recent years, Samdech Akkak Moha Senapadei Dekchor Hun Sen said on 14 September 2009 that the total capital from China being used in Cambodia is US$6.7 billion, which contributes importantly to develop Cambodia, and this capital does not include aid.
"Samdech said during a ceremony to connect the middle portion of the Cambodia-China friendship bridge at Prek Kdam, which is built with assistance from China, trusting Cambodia to receive this loan, saying that the Chinese leaders have the habit to talk less but do much, and they do not impose conditions. Samdech added, "Compared to China, the Cambodian population is only 1% of that of China, but the attitudes of Chinese leaders towards Cambodia is so good and full of friendship, understanding, and respect, and they recognize me as a friend (during previous visits to China.
DUSHANBE — “Afghanistan’s Economic Development” trade fair held on Aug. 5 at the Borbad complex in Dushanbe featured wares from more than 120 Afghan firms. Afghan Finance Minister Omar Zakhilwal said that the wares of more than 120 companies were featured in the display, including agricultural produce, jewellery, rugs and other consumer goods from companies in Kabul and the provinces of Balkh, Kunduz, Kandahar, Herat, Jalalabad and Bamiyan.
The Ministry of Public Administration and Security said Tuesday (July 1) that it is expanding the employment of non-Korean residents to higher-ranking public posts in wider functions, except positions in national defense or other confidential sectors dealing with highly classified information.
In the past, the Korean government has hired expatriates only as contract workers.