Singapore to help fight international artefact smuggling

Singapore has vowed to work with Cambodia to combat the transnational smuggling of artefacts. The announcement came yesterday following a meeting between Foreign Affairs Minister Prak Sohonn and his Singaporean counterpart Vivian Balakrishnan.

Ministry spokesman Chum Sounry said Mr Sokhonn had called on Singapore to enhance cooperation on the illegal trade.    In response, Mr Balakrishnan pledged his country’s support.

“He said Singapore is ready to work closely with Cambodia to combat the illegal trade of artefacts,” Mr Sounry said. The meeting saw Cambodia and Singapore agree to continue cooperation on trade and investment, education and human resources development, health, culture, tourism and transport.

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