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SINGAPORE: Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong met Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni on Tuesday.
This is Mr Goh's first meeting with the King who ascended to the throne in 2004.
During the meeting at the Royal Palace of Cambodia in Phnom Penh, Mr Goh told King Sihamoni about the purpose of his two-day visit.
He wants to strengthen ties between the two countries and understand the latest developments in Cambodia.
According to Mr Goh's press secretary, the King in turn expressed appreciation for Singapore's contribution to his country, especially in human resource development.
In response to King Sihamoni's preoccupation with promoting education and culture, Mr Goh shared Singapore's experience and said that Cambodia is a country with great potential for tourism.
The Senior Minister has left for Laos and meets with Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh in Vientiane on Tuesday evening. - CNA/vm
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