A high-level Cambodian delegation led by Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei HUN Manet is heading to Vientiane, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) to participate in the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits until Oct. 11.
The delegation was seen off at Phnom Penh International Airport this afternoon by deputy prime ministers, senior ministers, and many other senior government officials.
According to a press release of the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Summits under the theme “ASEAN: Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience will focus on further advancing ASEAN Community building towards the realisation of the ASEAN Community Vision 2025 and enhancing relations with ASEAN’s external partners through ASEAN-led mechanisms with an aim to strengthen connectivity and resilience in the region and beyond as well as to address present and emerging challenges effectively.
On the sidelines of the summits, the source continued, Samdech Thipadei wil
l attend the ASEAN Leaders Interface with Representatives of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA); ASEAN Leaders’ Interface with Representatives of ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC); ASEAN Leaders Interface with Representatives of ASEAN Youth; and the 2nd Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Leaders’ Meeting.
The Cambodian Premier is also expected to hold bilateral talks with some ASEAN and world leaders to enhance bilateral relations, the press release pointed out.
Samdech Thipadei and Lok Chumteav Dr. PICH Chanmony Hun Manet are accompanied by H.E. SOK Chenda Sophea, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, along with ministers, key government officials and business representatives from the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce.
Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse