Phnom Penh: Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly (NA), received a courtesy call from H.E. Tull Traisorat, the newly appointed Ambassador of Thailand to Cambodia, at the NA Palace in Phnom Penh this morning.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, Samdech Khuon Sudary expressed heartfelt thanks to H.E. Tull Traisorat and his colleagues for successfully coordinating the visit of Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to Cambodia last week. The visit marked a significant milestone, bringing new momentum to the strategic partnership between the two countries as they commemorated the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
The Cambodian NA President also emphasized the importance of political trust for peace, stability, and shared prosperity, ensuring that all collaborative efforts align with the aspirations of both nations and peoples. The Thai ambassador noted the close cooperation between the legislatures of both countries within bilateral and multilateral frameworks, including government-to-government and private sector collaborations.
Both sides acknowledged the crucial role of parliamentary friendship groups in advancing diplomatic and legislative ties. H.E. Tull Traisorat pledged to further strengthen commercial, investment, and people-to-people ties, highlighting the foundational role of the people in the relationship and the importance of fostering deeper connections.
He remarked on the increase in bilateral tourism under the frameworks of 'Two Kingdoms, One Destination' and 'Six Countries, One Destination' and advocated for greater cross-border trade, investment, and connectivity across road, rail, sea, and air networks to stimulate commerce. The ambassador expressed optimism for expanding Thailand's investment footprint in Cambodia, citing Thai hotel chains and travel agencies as key drivers for tourism growth.
Samdech Khuon Sudary commended Ambassador Traisorat for his role in deepening bilateral ties amid global economic uncertainties. She highlighted the necessity of regional integration and trade expansion to fortify economic resilience and unlock new opportunities for both countries. The NA President stressed that security cooperation remains a priority, with both nations pledging to combat transnational crimes, including online scams and illegal trafficking.
Samdech Khuon Sudary underscored the significance of cross-border cooperation in labour, education, skill development, and healthcare to improve the quality of life for citizens. She stated that Cambodia looks forward to welcoming Thailand's parliamentary friendship delegation, reinforcing mutual interests and shared aspirations, and reflecting the strength of their partnership.