On 7 September 2017, the tourism publicity activity—Cambodia Night was successfully organized by the Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia during the 13th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City. H.E. Dr. Thong Khon, Minister of Tourism of Cambodia, leaders of tourism ministries of Viet Nam, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Thailand, and more than 200 representatives from relevant international and regional organizations, tourism industries and media presented.
Dr. Thong Khon said in his remarks that there had been a fruitful productive 4th CLMV Tourism Ministers Meeting and the 3rd ACMECS Tourism Ministers Meeting in which focused on innovations and setting strategic directions for further strengthening intraregional tourism cooperation conforming to the recommendations of CLMV Statements and ACMECS Declarations adopted by the Heads of Governments and further discussed the commitments for intraregional inclusive socio-economic development, facilitation and simplification of travel, and CLMV and ACMECS joint promotion and marketing. In recent years, Cambodia’s tourism sector has developed rapidly. The world heritage resources represented by Angkor Wat attract more and more foreign tourists. Cambodia sincerely welcomes all countries to invest in Cambodia tourism, strengthen industrial partnership, and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results. He hoped to work with other countries to promote the integration process of ASEAN as a Single World-class Destination and better benefit the people.
At the event, the Cambodia artists performed programmes featuring the characteristics of Cambodia, displaying Cambodia's long history, cultural traditions and rich tourist resources. The atmosphere was warm.
ASEAN-China Centre (ACC) Secretary-General H.E. Mme. Yang Xiuping was invited to attend the event, and exchanged and interacted with other guests in deepening ASEAN-China tourism cooperation.