The Prime Minister noted the new framework “is an ambitious vision to build an inclusive society for sustainable development and put the world on a more equitable prosperity for all by 2030.”

On poverty and food insecurity issues, his stressed the need to bolster “good governance, policy reform and more investment.”

“In light of the world’s new reality, Cambodia supports reform aiming to make the UN more democratic and more effective to cope with the crucial challenges the world is facing,” Prime Minister Hor said, emphasizing that “the General Assembly should be more empowered to enhance global governance in the UN system.”

Turning to the threat of climate change, he said the Government officially launched the Cambodia Climate Change Strategic Plan 2014-2023 two years ago as the first-ever comprehensive such plan to respond to climate change through adaptation, mitigation and low-carbon development.

“Cambodia has launched its National Council of Green Growth aiming at promoting green economy,” he added.

On broader issues, Hor said his Government expressed “deep compassion” over the recent tragedy of maritime migrants in Europe.