Vaccine gift to Cambodia a shot in the arm for ties with India

Prime Minister Hun Sen poses with Indian ambassador to Cambodia Devyani Khobragade at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh on April 12. - SPM

PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): Prime Minister Hun Sen said that despite the open “new normal” Cambodia enjoys, people should bear in mind that many countries had not been as fortunate and still unable to fully resume socio-economic activities due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

“The prolonged nature of this pandemic means there is always the chance of a recurrence, which could drive a socio-economic crisis. With this in mind, I urge increased vaccinations that will build herd immunity – the most appropriate and effective response,” he said.