Cambodia's new govt vows to continue reforms

Cambodia's newly formed government on Friday vowed to continue its efforts in doing reforms, particularly on good governance, Prime Minister Hun Sen announced at the first cabinet meeting Friday afternoon.

"The reform is a life-and-death matter for Cambodia to get out of poverty," Hun Sen told his new cabinet members Friday at the Council of Ministers.

With only four years time left for the new government, Hun Sen said the country will focus on doing reforms on good governance. It includes, he said, anti-corruption, perfecting the laws, reforming public administration and military, as well as attracting more foreign investment.

"The government will encourage the ratification on anti-corruption law as soon as possible," said Hun Sen, adding that without any law, the efforts to eliminate the corruption can not be succeeded.

Hun Sen also seeked more cooperation from donors and the international community to develop the country. He insisted that Cambodia's integration into the world remains the government's priority policy.

Cambodia will be able to keep its economic growth at 6 to 7 percent in next few years, Hun Sen predicted on Friday.

Cambodia's coalition government, from Hun Sen's Cambodian People's Party (CPP) and Prince Norodom Ranariddh's FUNCINPEC party, has a 73 points of political platform.

The political platform includes anti-corruption efforts, salaryincrease for civil servants, border disputes and human rights issues.

Cambodia's National Assembly approved the new government officially on Thursday, ending nearly one year deadlock dating to last July 27's national election.

Source: Xinhua