Traveling between Japan and Cambodia For long-term residents, resume at the beginning of next month August 22nd 22:10
Foreign Minister Mogi met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokon in Cambodia where he visited, relaxed immigration restrictions in both countries due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, and visited long-term residents such as expatriates of companies. We agreed to restart traffic at the beginning of the month.
In his visit to Cambodia, Foreign Minister Mogi met with Prime Minister Hun Sen on the afternoon of the 22nd Japan time, and supported the construction of a highway called the "Economic Corridor" from Thailand to Cambodia through Vietnam. We have announced that we will continue to support development.
In addition, Minister Mogi expressed his intention to early admit the government-sponsored international students from Cambodia, which are restricted due to the spread of the new coronavirus.
After that, Minister Mogi will meet with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokon to ease the immigration control measures in both countries due to the spread of the infection, and to restart long-term stays such as corporate expatriates in early next month. I agree on that.
In addition, the two foreign ministers confirmed that they would accelerate discussions toward the early resumption of business trips and other short-term visitors, and Minister Mogi promoted provision of medical equipment and technical cooperation to prevent infection. I conveyed my intention to continue.