Budapest: Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly of Cambodia, emphasized the significance of Cambodia’s relations with Hungary and the recent peace agreement with Thailand during a luncheon hosted by Hon. Istv¡n Jakab, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary. This event was part of her official visit to Hungary, underlining the mutual respect and cooperation between the two nations.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, Samdech Khuon Sudary expressed her gratitude for Hungary’s hospitality, noting that the visit was an opportunity to reinforce the longstanding friendship between the two countries. She highlighted the recent Cambodia-Thailand peace agreement, which ended a border conflict that began in July 2025. This historic agreement, witnessed by international leaders including U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, is seen as a crucial step towards regional and global stability.
The luncheon also served as a platform for both parliamentary leaders to celebrate the enduring relationship between Cambodia and Hungary, emphasizing the importance of cooperation in various sectors. They discussed plans to enhance bilateral and multilateral collaboration, especially in people-centered development, as both nations approach the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026.
Hon. Istv¡n Jakab reiterated Hungary’s commitment to Southeast Asia, praising Cambodia as a reliable partner. He pointed out Hungary’s expertise in agriculture and water resource management, indicating a desire to boost agricultural cooperation with Cambodia. Additionally, he noted the presence of Cambodian students in Hungary, who are contributing to fields such as agriculture and food industry.
Both leaders agreed on the necessity of strengthening ties in science, technology, innovation, trade, investment, culture, tourism, and education. Samdech Khuon Sudary suggested that Hungary offer more scholarships to Cambodian students, highlighting the role of human capital development in Cambodia’s progress.
Samdech also shared the Cambodian National Assembly’s initiative to create a Parliamentary Research and Training Service Unit, aimed at providing evidence-based research and supporting professional development within the legislative body.
Reflecting on the historical ties between the two nations, Samdech Khuon Sudary praised the achievements of Cambodian alumni from Hungarian universities in the 1980s, many of whom have risen to prominent positions in the Cambodian government. This, she noted, underscores Hungary’s significant contribution to Cambodia’s development in human resources and leadership.