Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has reached Cambodia this afternoon to attend the 19th ASEAN-India Summit and 17th East Asia Summit. He was welcomed by Minister of Post and Telecommunication of Cambodia, Chea Vandeth and other dignitaries on his arrival in Phnom Penh. This is his maiden international visit after assuming the charge of Vice President. He is accompanied by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar.
During his visit, the Vice President will attend the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit in Phnom Penh tomorrow. This year marks the 30th anniversary of ASEAN-India relations and is being celebrated as the ASEAN-India Friendship Year. The Vice President will also have bilateral engagements with the Cambodian leadership and the leaders from other countries. He will also visit Siem Reap to review the preservation and restoration work being undertaken by India at Cambodian heritage sites.
