Cambodia and Central Asian Nations Commit to Strengthening Cooperation

Baku:Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet of Cambodia held bilateral meetings with the presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan in Azerbaijan, reaffirming Cambodia's commitment to enhancing cooperation with these Central Asian nations. The meetings occurred during his official visit to Azerbaijan for the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA).

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the Cambodian Prime Minister and Kyrgyz President H.E. Sadyr Japarov expressed satisfaction with their discussions, identifying opportunities to strengthen bilateral relations. They discussed expanding cooperation in various fields, including trade, investment, education, and technology, alongside fostering tourism and people-to-people exchanges. High-level visits were also emphasized as crucial for translating commitments into practical cooperation.

In a separate meeting with Uzbek President H.E. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, both leaders expressed confidence in further strengthening bilateral relations. The Cambodian Prime Minister congratulated Uzbekistan on its 35th independence anniversary and noted the potential for expanding cooperation. They agreed to enhance ties through regular high-level exchanges and closer private-sector connections, focusing on trade, tourism, education, and cultural exchanges.