AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMine Action & Humanitarian Diplomacy: Cambodia and Laos reaffirmed cooperation on UXO clearance and victim assistance ahead of the cluster munitions review process, with Cambodia’s CMAA leadership in Vientiane for the Convention on Cluster Munitions’ 3rd Review Conference. Parliamentary Diplomacy: The Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference praised Pakistan Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani for advancing parliamentary engagement, noting his role in the ISC framework. Maritime Boundary Process: Cambodia and Thailand’s first UNCLOS conciliation commission meeting is set for Sept. 14–16 in Singapore, with Cambodia’s Agent Prak Sokhonn leading the delegation and TVK plus live Khmer/English/Thai webcasts planned for the public opening session. Labour & Wages: Six unions urged the National Council for Minimum Wage to set a 2027 garment-sector minimum at $250.66, arguing the current $210 wage can’t cover living costs and pushes workers into overtime. Trade & Industry: The U.S. Commerce Department issued final anti-dumping/countervailing duty determinations on solar cells from India, Indonesia and Laos, citing dumping and subsidies that harm domestic producers. Regional Security & Border Tensions: Thailand rejected Cambodia’s claims of seized border territory, pointing to ceasefire arrangements and urging disputes be handled through the Joint Boundary Commission. Myanmar Engagement: Cambodia hosted Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing and signed four agreements on taxation, investment, culture, and media/information, while the visit drew international criticism.
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