Statement by Ms. Yoriko Kawaguchi, Minister for Foreign Affairs, on the Establishment of a New Government in Cambodia

July 16, 2004

Japan welcomes the establishment of a new government in Cambodia on July 16th, reflecting the result of the general election held in July last year.
Japan hopes that the Government of Cambodia and the parliament will steadily implement measures for economic and social development. Japan will actively support Cambodia's nation-building efforts.
Japan is also paying attention to the efforts of the new government and the parliament on pressing issues, including early ratification of a draft agreement between the UN Secretariat and the Government of Cambodia concerning the Khmer Rouge trials.

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