In the mean time, Cambodia and neighboring countries such as Thailand, 

Vietnam and Laos are exchanging visits between leading diplomatic figures to 

emphasize better relationship.



	Since July of last year, Cambodia became an observer of the Association 

of South East Asian Nations. (ASEAN) On top of that, their hope is to become an 

official member of ASEAN. Additionally, Cambodia is running for membership of the 

Economic and Social Council, and the Security Council.



	In the past, Cambodia's and Thailand's situation were becoming strained 

because of the argument for Thailand to support Pol Pot Party.



	However, when the Second Prime Minister, Samdech Hun Sen visited 

Thailand in March of 1995, both countries agreed to solve the misunderstandings 

between the countries through diplomacy.



	Furthermore, the Prime Minister of Thailand, H.E. Kaseam visited Cambodia 

in September. 1995, during which there was a meeting about national borders and 

economic waters( an economic zone).



        His majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk Varman visited 

Laos from December 7th of 1995 to the 10th , and Vietnam from the 14th to 

the 16th.



	This occasion was especially for showing His Majesty' s appreciation to

the Chairperson of Vietnam.



	However, this occasion was a chance for Vietnam and King Sihanouk's 

feeling of discontent and unrest to be dispelled ( that is to say the end of the 

Indonesian dispute).



	Furthermore, looking at Cambodian relationship to neighboring countries, 

International organizations and Western countries contributed over 2 billion dallers 

in 1992.



	Moreover, after the Cambodian New Investment Law was proclaimed in 

August 1994, investment from overseas has been increasing smoothly.



	The Cambodian Government is predicting economic growth of 6.7%.