In a statement released on 10 Apr 2025, the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced a courtesy call between His Excellency PRAK Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and His Excellency Tull TRAISORAT, newly appointed Thai Ambassador to Cambodia.
During the visit, which took place on 8 April 2025, both officials discussed deepening Cambodia-Thailand cooperation as both countries celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations. The Deputy Prime Minister congratulated Ambassador Traisorat on his appointment and expressed satisfaction with the steady growth of Cambodia-Thailand ties, underpinned by increased engagements across sectors.
They recalled key high-level visits in recent years, including the official visit of Samdech Thipadei Prime Minister HUN Manet to Thailand in February 2024, when the relations were elevated to Strategic Partnership. The Deputy Prime Minister looked forward to welcoming the visit of Her Excellency Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, to Cambodia, which will further solidify the enduring bonds of friendships and cooperation between Cambodia and Thailand.
They agreed to accelerate the finalization of the Joint Plan of Action under Thailand later this year. The Deputy Prime Minister also extended condolences on the loss of lives in the recent earthquake in Thailand and thanked Thai authorities for their assistance to the Cambodian nationals affected by this disaster.
Furthermore, the two officials exchanged views on deepening cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, and law enforcement, and commended efforts of the relevant authorities of both countries to combat transnational crimes, especially online scams. The Deputy Prime Minister expressed appreciation for the Thai government's support for human capital development in Cambodia through scholarships and training.
Ambassador Traisorat commended Cambodia’s continued progress and reaffirmed Thailand’s commitment to expanding mutually beneficial cooperation. The visit marked an important milestone in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries, highlighting their shared interests and values.
The 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Cambodia and Thailand has been celebrated with a series of commemorative events, including the Friendship Football Match and the Two Kingdom Run 2025 across Cambodian-Thai Friendship Bridge (Stung Bot-Ban Nong Ian) in March. The visit demonstrated the strong commitment of both countries to enhance their cooperation in various areas.
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In conclusion, the courtesy call between His Excellency PRAK Sokhonn and Ambassador Tull Traisorat highlights the significance of strengthening diplomatic ties between Cambodia and Thailand as they celebrate their 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The visit underscores the commitment of both countries to expand mutually beneficial cooperation in various areas, including trade, investment, tourism, law enforcement, and human capital development.