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Recognition Ceremony of Member of Cooperation Partner of CSAF in Banteay Meanchey and Pailin Provinces

On December 28, 2022, CSAF Held a Ceremony of Recognition of Its Cooperation Partners in Banteay Meanchey and Pailin Provinces Presided over by HE Kem Rath Viseth, Deputy Chief of Cabinet of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Secretary of State, Office of the Council of Ministers and Chairman of the Board CSAF With the participation of organizations, associations, unions and communities in both provinces.The recognition of members of this cooperation partner is designed to contribute to the dissemination of Cambodia\'s Sustainable Development Goals so that civil society organizations in Banteay Meanchey and Pailin provinces can better understand and develop partnerships. With stakeholders and the Royal Government to achieve the 18 goals successfully by 2030.Speaking at the ceremony, HE Kem Rath Viseth encouraged social organizations, associations, communities and unions operating in the two provinces to continue to strengthen closer cooperation with the Royal Government in partnership with a sincere will to continue to strengthen internal unity. In accordance with the law in force, adhere to political neutrality and must continue to contribute more actively to the development of the country in accordance with the policies of the Royal Government.He also urged civil society organizations to harmonize their work plans in close cooperation with local authorities in line with the local administration\'s three-year development plan and rolling investment program.Please note that Established by Sub-Decree No. 129, dated June 22, 2016, as directed by Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, in order to facilitate the work of civil society to achieve the harmonization of civil society in Cambodia. Gather views and opinions from scholars, researchers, academics and civil society through scientific discussions and research, and discussions and research that will be used as input for the development of new policy proposals. Serve the public interest on a voluntary basis.

Mr. Kem Rathviseth and Mr. Wang Wentian inspect the progress of the implementation of the Friendship Water Well Project on the Cambodia-China Silk Road in Bati District, Takeo Province

On March 10, 2019, on the campus of June 1 High School in Peam commune, Bati district, Takeo province, Mr. Kem Rathviseth, Secretary of State of the Office of the Council of Ministers and Chairman of the Board of the Civil Society Alliance Forum and Mr. Wang Wentian, Chinese Ambassador to God The Kingdom of Cambodia, accompanied by Mr. Ly Saveth, Deputy Governor of Takeo Province, as well as provincial and Bati district administrations, inspected the progress of the construction of 200 water wells at a cost of US $ 440,000. Of the Chinese people through the China Foundation for Peace and Development, which is under construction for the people of Bati and Borey Chulsar districts.Speaking at a get-together with about 500 people, beneficiaries and students, Mr. Kem Rathviseth expressed his deep gratitude to the Chinese people and the Chinese Foundation for Peace and Development for providing this precious assistance in a timely manner. And the urgent needs of the people who are experiencing a shortage of clean water. This noble gesture is a testament to the efforts to strengthen people-to-people ties as part of the overall strategy of Cambodia-China relations.He praised the efforts of the Takeo provincial leadership and the Bati district administration, as well as the Borei Chulsar district administration, who have always provided close cooperation and support to the project preparation and implementation process, and instructed the recipients. Phal and the village and commune authorities strive to maintain the achievements of these water wells for a long time.After the ceremony, the delegation inspected the Friendship Water Well on the Cambodia-China Silk Road, which is under construction in the courtyard of High School on June 1, and the well that has been built in Boulom Sok Village, Dong Commune, Bati District, Province. Takeo.

Civil Society Alliance Forum declares full support for Prime Minister Hun Sen’s firm stance on defending Cambodia’s national sovereignty

On October 11, 2018, Mr. Kem Rath Viseth, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Civil Society Alliance Forum and all civil servants of the Civil Society Forum issued a petition in full support of the firm position of Mr. Hun Sen, Prime Minister of God. The Kingdom of Cambodia in defending national sovereignty, national independence and peace without surrendering to foreigners for aid. The Civil Society Forum also strongly condemned any individual or group with opposing positions or tendencies and agreed to bow down to foreigners for assistance as an excuse to interfere in the internal affairs of a sovereign state.

Mr. Kem Rathviseth: International observers are all experienced in observing elections in countries around the world.

Mr. Kem Rathviseth, President of the Civil Society Alliance Forum, emphasized that the 220 international observers assigned to organizations, institutions and representatives of 52 countries on five continents are all experienced in observing elections in the countries. In the world. He said this on the evening of July 24, 2018 at the Koh Pich Center during a press conference on the participation of national and international observers for the upcoming July 29, 2018 election. .Mr. Kemrath Viseth added that the international observers came to observe Cambodia through their voluntary principles, were independent and had the right to state what they had observed in person.It should be noted that for the 6th National Assembly Election 2018, there were 1,036 national observers from 93 organizations and associations throughout the capital and 220 international observers. Organizations, institutions and representatives of 52 countries from 5 continents in the world will observe the election on July 29, 2018.In addition to direct observation at polling stations in Phnom Penh and the provinces, international observers are also scheduled to pay a courtesy call on the leaders of a number of top institutions and discuss work with various stakeholders.Following the completion of the election observation mission, the international observers are scheduled to hold a press conference on the evening of July 29, 2018. The National Observers are scheduled to hold a press conference on the afternoon of July 30, 2018 to present the facts of the election process as witnesses who observed the polling stations in person.

Meet with a delegation from the Chinese Civil Society Network for International Cooperation (CNIE), China Foundation for Peace and Development (CFPD) and 12 Chinese civil society organizations

On Wednesday morning, May 9, 2018, HE Kem Rathviseth, Chairman of the CSAF Forum, received a delegation from the Chinese Civil Society Network for International Cooperation (CNIE), China Foundation for Peace and Development. (CFPD) and 12 Chinese civil society organizations led by HE LIU Kaiyang, Deputy Secretary-General of the CNIE.He praised the development projects that China has been implementing to improve the well-being of local people and strengthen cooperation in the field of civil society organizations of the two countries. Taking this opportunity, HE also introduced to the delegation the mission and mission of CSAF and shared some important information - experiences related to the activities of civil society organizations at the local level and the real needs of the people in the 22 provinces where CSAF Organized a discussion forum in the past.

Civil Society Alliance Forum Meets with Mondulkiri, Ratanakkiri and Steung Treng Provincial Authorities

(Steung Treng): From March 26 to 28, 2018, the Civil Society Coalition Forum (CSO) cooperated with the authorities of Mondulkiri, Ratanakkiri and Stung Treng provinces to organize a \"Dialogue Forum between Civil Society Coalition Forum. With organizations, associations, unions and communities \"for the purpose of direct discussion and consultation with civil society organizations operating in these three provinces.Mr. Kem Rath Viseth, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Civil Society Forum, presided over the meeting with Mr. Peng Sambath, Deputy Governor of Mondulkiri Province, Ms. Kong Sipha, Deputy Governor of Ratanakkiri Province and Mr. Chheang Lak, Acting Governor of Stung Treng Province. In a separate forum in each province, with the participation of representatives of relevant departments, units, institutions under the province, district councils, communes, sangkats and representatives of organizations, associations and communities in these three provinces.This forum provided an opportunity for NGOs, associations and communities to meet and discuss directly with the Royal Government and relevant authorities on real challenges at the grassroots level as well as other requests from the people. Well. As a result, after in-depth discussions, some of the challenges and requests of the people were actually addressed in the discussions. Separately, some remaining issues related to work at the professional level and that require further study are discussed with the authorities, institutions and competent authorities to find solutions.Mr. Kem Rathviseth confirmed to the whole forum about the role and mission of the VSS. He also mentioned the work that the VSS. Has served in the past as a facilitator and contributed to the strengthening and expansion of cooperation and development partnership between the Royal Government and civil society organizations, which are indispensable partners in the development of society to be more Progress.At the same time Aims to contribute to the development of the country by enhancing the role of civil society organizations and to support the implementation of practical projects of civil society organizations that are partners of the CSC. Civil society organizations are seen as playing an important role in contributing to the Royal Government and other stakeholders in promoting the well-being of the people and promoting sustainable socio-economic development.