A newly elected Council memer in the City of La Palma recently met with the Kingdom of Cambodia’s newly appointed Ambassador to the United States during the diplomat’s tour of the United States. Janet Keo Conklin, who was elected to the La Palma City Council on Nov. 8, was invited to meet with His Excellency H.E. Keo Chhea, the Kingdom’s new Ambassador, to discuss cooperation and economic issues.
Conklin and a Long Beach Councilwoman were honored recently for being among only two elected officials in the western U.S. of Cambodian, Laotian descent. Janet was invited to meet with Ambassador Keo Chhea with a few other officials at the Cambodian consulate in Long Beach.
“A lot of my friends and peers, along with other Senators, Congressional officials, mayors, want to work together,” said Conklin. “I don’t see party line, I only see as we work together in collaboration to get things done for our communities,” she told the Ambassador.
“We do what we can to uplift our communities globally, especially in our economy, too. So I’m in here to support anything you need in order for us to progress forward,” said Conklin.
Ambassador Chhea thanked Conklin and explained that he was on a tour of the United States to meet with citizens, elected officials and others, seeking to improve Cambodia’s economic ties with the United States.
He also explained some of the challenges ahead for the Cambodian government as they seek to modernize, enhance their export abilities and create enhanced cultural ties around the county.
“I’m really grateful to be here,” said Conklin, offering her support to the Ambassador in his efforts to create closer ties between local businesses and communities with the Kingdom of Cambodia.
