Phnom Penh:Senate President Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen has been deeply involved in discussions regarding the upcoming visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Cambodia. Alongside these preparations, Hun Sen has also reaffirmed his dedication to enhancing Cambodia's strategic partnership with Japan during meetings with the French and Japanese ambassadors.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, during a meeting with H.E. Olivier Richard, the French Ambassador to Cambodia, held at the Senate's Solidarity Palace, Hun Sen welcomed the ambassador and emphasized the enduring relationship between Cambodia and France. The French Ambassador briefed Hun Sen on the preparations for President Macron's visit, which will coincide with the Francophonie Summit hosted by Cambodia. The discussion also included plans for a meeting between President Macron and Hun Sen.
Hun Sen expressed his readiness to engage in discussions on various bilateral relations and other matters of mutual interest, highlighting opportunities to expand cooperation in healthcare and civil aviation. He reiterated his commitment to enhancing collaboration with France, particularly in the healthcare sector, to further improve Cambodia's services.
In a separate meeting on the same day, Hun Sen met with H.E. Ishizuki Hideo, the Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia. During this meeting, Hun Sen expressed appreciation for Japan's longstanding contributions to Cambodia's development. The Japanese Ambassador praised Hun Sen's leadership and the strong friendship between the two nations, pledging to work towards strengthening bilateral relations, particularly in economic cooperation, trade, investment, and people-to-people exchanges.
Hun Sen acknowledged the ambassador's remarks, noting the development of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Cambodia and Japan. He emphasized the importance of economic, trade, and investment cooperation as essential components of the bilateral relationship, alongside political ties. He also expressed gratitude to Japan for its continued support in Cambodia's development efforts.