Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met with Senen Tiemsin Mangalile, Philippine Ambassador to Cambodia, to reaffirm the two countries’ commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across various sectors.

The meeting took place at the ministry today, where the two sides exchanged views on further promoting their longstanding friendship and cooperation.

Both sides highlighted opportunities to deepen collaboration in political dialogue, defence and security, trade, investment, agriculture, tourism and people-to-people exchanges.

Sokhonn commended the Philippines’ efforts as this year’s ASEAN Chair to promote regional peace and stability, and its support for resolving the Cambodia–Thailand border dispute through peaceful means.

The two sides also discussed preparations for the fifth Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC), which Cambodia is scheduled to host next year.

The meeting will coincide with the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Cambodia and the Philippines, marking an important milestone in the two countries’ longstanding ties.

Cambodia also reaffirmed its support for the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairmanship and its efforts to advance regional cooperation, peace and stability.

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