Government Councillor Dominique Hasler paid a two-day visit to the LED’s new priority country. The focus of the visit was the ceremonial signing of the framework agreement between Cambodia and Liechtenstein on development cooperation by Cambodian Foreign Minister Sok Chenda Sophea and Government Councillor Dominique Hasler on February 29. This agreement is a good basis for fruitful cooperation with the aim of long-term poverty reduction.
The LED supports Cambodia in its efforts to improve vocational training. In addition to the low-wage labor market, a more qualified workforce should also increasingly create jobs that generate more added value in the country and also enable a higher income. Vocational education and training is therefore a central concern of Cambodia’s national development strategy and Liechtenstein’s contribution is very welcome.
Dominique Hasler took the opportunity to meet with Minister of Education Hang Chuon Naron and Heng Sour, Minister of Labor and Vocational Training, to get an idea of the challenges facing education and vocational training and to highlight the LED’s commitment.
Despite the busy schedule, RR Hasler also took time to meet with various LED partner organizations and find out about the projects in person. This direct exchange was a special occasion for the partner organizations.
This visit was also a benefit for the LED on site. The framework agreement and the visit underline the LED’s role as a bilateral donor to Liechtenstein.
Pius Frick, Country Coordinator for the LED in Cambodia: “This visit was a very welcome support for our work as a mediator between the state structures and potential project implementation organizations. The framework agreement has been concluded. The LED will now draw up a country strategy to give Liechtenstein’s involvement an even higher profile.”
(Text P. Frick)
Phnom Penh, February 29: RR Hasler and Foreign Minister Sok Chenda Sophea sign the framework agreement on development cooperation between Liechtenstein and Cambodia. (Picture ikr)
