Phnom penh: Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Acting Head of State of the Kingdom of Cambodia, received the newly appointed Ambassador of Georgia to Cambodia, H.E. Irakli Asashvili, and Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Cambodia, H.E. Ms. Koula Sophianou, on September 17 at the Senate's Solidarity Palace. The ambassadors paid courtesy calls and presented their credentials during the meeting.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, on behalf of His Majesty the King of Cambodia, welcomed and congratulated the two new ambassadors on their appointments. He expressed hope that they would contribute to strengthening and developing bilateral relations between their respective countries and Cambodia.
In the meeting with H.E. Irakli Asashvili, Samdech Techo Hun Sen conveyed hope that the Georgian Ambassador's tenure would enhance friendship and cooperation between Cambodia and Georgia. The Ambassador expressed his commitment to deepening bilateral relations, noting the notable development of ties between the two nations.
The Acting Head of State acknowledged H.E. Irakli Asashvili's remarks and emphasized that despite the geographical distance, Cambodia and Georgia could further strengthen relations and develop mutually beneficial cooperation. He encouraged continued discussions to identify potential areas for expanded cooperation.
Samdech Techo Hun Sen also recalled his previous visit to Georgia, expressing hope that the friendship and cooperation between the two countries would continue to grow.
During the meeting with H.E. Ms. Koula Sophianou, the Ambassador expressed gratitude for the reception and respect for Samdech Techo Hun Sen's role as a prominent national and international figure. She highlighted the good relations between Cambodia and Cyprus, pledging to seek opportunities to expand cooperation in culture, people-to-people exchanges, and the economy.
Samdech Techo Hun Sen welcomed the ambassador's commitment, identifying economic, trade, and investment cooperation as important areas for advancing relations between Cambodia and Cyprus. He encouraged exploration of new opportunities and mechanisms to promote bilateral investment and trade, expressing hope for increased Cypriot investment in Cambodia, contributing to stronger economic ties.
Samdech Techo Hun Sen wished both H.E. Irakli Asashvili and H.E. Ms. Koula Sophianou success in carrying out their respective diplomatic missions and duties in the Kingdom of Cambodia.