ILEA000001225: Hun Sen arrives for Cambodia aid conference

Cambodia, Laos vow to boost bilateral ties, regional cooperation

STORY: Cambodia, Laos vow to boost bilateral ties, regional cooperation SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Cambodia and Laos on Tuesday vowed to boost their bilateral relations and regional cooperation for the benefit of the two countries and peoples, said a news release from the Cambodian prime minister's spokesperson unit. The commitment was made during a meeting between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and visiting Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith at the Peace Palace in the capital Phnom Penh. Both sides agreed to further promote bilateral cooperation in a number of major areas including energy, connectivity, border affairs, combating transnational crime, defense and security, as well as people-to-people exchanges, the news release said. The two leaders also agreed to further promote the comprehensive and long-lasting strategic partnership for the common prosperity o

Jordan to continue efforts to ensure aid reaches Gaza: FM

STORY: Jordan to continue efforts to ensure aid reaches Gaza: FM SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 25, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AYMAN SAFADI, Jordanian Foreign Minister 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARIYA GABRIEL, Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs STORYLINE: Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said on Sunday the Kingdom would continue to work extensively to ensure adequate aid reaches the Gaza Strip. Safadi made the remarks during a joint press conference with Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mariya Gabriel in Amman, during which he stressed Jordan's ongoing efforts to ensure sufficient entry of aid into Gaza. Safadi added that Gabriel's visit provided an opportunity to discuss ways to strengthen the two countries' already strong bilateral ties while highlighting a number of areas in which Jordan and Bulgaria's cooperation could be enhanced

Palestinian gov't submits resignation to President Abbas: PM

STORY: Palestinian gov't submits resignation to President Abbas: PM SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 26, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: RAMALLAH, Palestine CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh addressing the press conference 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MOHAMMAD SHTAYYEH, Palestinian Prime Minister 3. Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh addressing the press conference STORYLINE: Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said Monday he submitted his government's resignation to President Mahmoud Abbas. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MOHAMMAD SHTAYYEH, Palestinian Prime Minister "I submitted the government's resignation to President Mahmoud Abbas on February 20, 2024, and today I submit it in writing. This decision comes in light of the political, security, and economic developments related to the aggression against Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, and the unprecedented escalation in the West Bank and Jerusalem." Shtayyeh's government was formed by a

Cambodia's ruling party wins sweeping victory in Senate election: spokesperson

STORY: Cambodia's ruling party wins sweeping victory in Senate election: spokesperson SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 25, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of former Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen casting ballots 2. various of people waiting to vote at a polling station in Kandal province 3. various of voters casting their ballots 4. various of observers watching electoral process at a polling station STORYLINE: The ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) won a sweeping victory in the fifth election for the Senate, or the upper house, on Sunday, a party's spokesperson said. CPP's spokesperson Sok Eysan, citing preliminary results, said the CPP won the most majority votes in the election. "The CPP won at least 50 of the 58 Senate seats up for grabs, or more than 80 percent of the total votes," he told Xinhua. "This is another great success for the CPP after we won a landslide victory in the general election in July 2023,"

Greek farmers protest over high production costs in Athens

STORY: Greek farmers protest over high production costs in Athens SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 20, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Greek farmers from across Greece protesting in the center of Athens in front of the Greek Parliament 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): PASCHALIS, Farmer 3. various of protest in front of the Greek Parliament 4. various of Greek farmers protesting 5. various of the meeting of European Parliament President Roberta Metsola with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during her visit to Greece 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ROBERTA METSOLA, European Parliament President STORYLINE: Thousands of farmers protested in the center of Athens on Tuesday over increased production costs, requesting more state aid to stay in business. "No farmers, no food, no future," farmers chanted after several weeks of symbolic blockades in national highways and border crossings, driving some 150 tractors in front of the parliament. The mobilizations

37th AU summit begins in Addis Ababa with focus on education, development

STORY: 37th AU summit begins in Addis Ababa with focus on education, development SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 17, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:25 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 37th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of the Heads of State and Government 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English interpretation): AZALI ASSOUMANI, President of Comoros and Chairperson of AU 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English interpretation): MOUSSA FAKI MAHAMAT, Chairperson of AU Commission 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ABIY AHMED, Ethiopian Prime Minister STORYLINE: The 37th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of the Heads of State and Government opened on Saturday, with a call to increase efforts to improve the state of education in Africa and fast-track the realization of Africa's development endeavors. The two-day meeting, comprising African leaders from AU member states, is held under the AU's theme of the year for 2024, "Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building res

Thailand to waive visa requirements for Chinese nationals

STORY: Thailand to waive visa requirements for Chinese nationals SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 2, 2024/File DATELINE: Jan. 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin 2. various of airports, temples, and seashores in Thailand STORYLINE: Thailand will permanently waive visa requirements for Chinese citizens starting March 1, announced Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday. During a press conference after a cabinet meeting at the government house, Srettha said Thailand had previously granted a temporary visa waiver status for visitors from China, which was set to end on Feb. 29, 2024. After negotiations with related Chinese authorities, the Thai government has now opted to adopt a permanent visa-free policy for Chinese citizens from March. He said that this measure will not only boost Thailand's tourism industry but also signify further improvement in the friendly relations between the two countries. Tourism plays a crucial rol

Greeks, Chinese vow to boost cooperation

STORY: Greeks, Chinese vow to boost cooperation SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 20, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: ECONOMY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event "The conversation between Greece and China" STORYLINE: Chinese officials and their Greek hosts have pledged to further bilateral cooperation to the benefit of both peoples in the future during an event held on Monday in Athens. A visiting delegation from the Province of Guangdong in south China held a meeting with representatives of Greece's business community dedicated to strengthening bilateral cooperation. China's Ambassador to Greece Xiao Junzheng recalled to the participants Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's Nov. 2-3 visit to Beijing, where he highlighted the strong ties between the two countries during his meeting with Chinese leaders. The ambassador, who accompanied Mitsotakis to China, described Greece and China as two ancient civilizations at both ends of the modern Silk Road. Zhu Xiaoyi, depu

Cambodia marks 70th Independence Day, vowing to stay united as one

STORY: Cambodia marks 70th Independence Day, vowing to stay united as one SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 9, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of 70th Independence Day of Cambodia STORYLINE: Cambodia celebrated the 70th anniversary of its independence on Thursday, vowing to stay united as one to safeguard the kingdom's peace, security, stability and development. The celebration was held under the auspices of the nation's King Norodom Sihamoni and was attended by National Assembly President Khuon Sudary, Senate President Say Chhum and Prime Minister Hun Manet. During the celebration, Sihamoni laid a wreath and lit the ceremonial victory fire inside the Independence Monument to symbolize the country's independence from colonial rule. After the event at the Independence Monument, the king and the prime minister traveled in open-top cars to the front side of the Royal Palace, where they joined the Independence Day commemorative gathering.

U.S. defense secretary visits Israel, vows more aid

STORY: U.S. defense secretary visits Israel, vows more aid DATELINE: Oct. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin meeting with Netanyahu and Gallant 2. various of Israeli Prime Minister with EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen 3. various of IDF strikes in Gaza STORYLINE: U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Israel on Friday, meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The visit came one day after the visit of U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, amidst major fighting between Israel and Hamas that has continued for around a week. "The security assistance will continue," Austin said at a joint press conference with Gallant, after meeting with Israeli senior defense officials at the military headquarters in Tel Aviv. Austin emphasized the continuous supply of military aid to Israel, including munitions and air defense interceptors, among other resources. The U.S. o

Hun Sen arrives for Cambodia aid conference

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen arrives at Narita airport, west of Tokyo, on Feb. 23 on a six-day visit to attend a gathering of donor countries and international aid agencies for Cambodia, and meet Japanese government, parliamentary and business leaders. ==Kyodo

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