On 20 October 2024, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, attended the swearing-in ceremony of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka of the Republic of Indonesia in Jakarta. This high-profile event marked a significant moment in the strengthening of bilateral relations between two ASEAN member states.
During his visit to Indonesia, Prime Minister Hun Manet was received with honors by Indonesian dignitaries, including former Vice President Dr. Muhammad Jusuf Kalla and former Speaker of the House of Representatives Dr. Agung Laksono. The meeting highlighted the long-standing cordial relations of friendship between Cambodia and Indonesia, which have been built over 65 years. Both sides emphasized the importance of fostering not only formal but also informal contacts, people-to-people exchanges, and private sector collaborations.
The two leaders discussed potential areas for cooperation in the agricultural sector, as well as expanding air connectivity to facilitate tourism and business activities between the two countries. This commitment to mutual understanding and cooperation is in line with the principles of ASEAN’s Regionalism and Community-Building Process.
In his address at the swearing-in ceremony, Prime Minister Hun Manet congratulated President Subianto and Vice President Raka on their assuming office and reaffirmed Cambodia’s commitment to further strengthening its bilateral relations with Indonesia. This gesture reflects Cambodia’s desire to deepen its engagement with Indonesia and contribute to regional stability and prosperity.
The visit by Prime Minister Hun Manet underscores the significance of Cambodia-Indonesia ties in promoting peace, security, and economic growth in Southeast Asia. As a key player in ASEAN, Cambodia is committed to strengthening its relationships with fellow member states, including Indonesia, to address shared challenges and seize opportunities for cooperation.
In conclusion, the visit by Prime Minister Hun Manet to Indonesia marks an important milestone in enhancing bilateral relations between two friendly nations. By fostering closer ties, Cambodia and Indonesia can work together to promote regional stability, economic growth, and cultural exchange.
Bilateral Cooperation: Key Areas of Focus
- Agricultural Sector Development: Enhancing cooperation in agricultural development, including trade and investment opportunities.
- Air Connectivity: Increasing air connectivity to facilitate tourism flow and business activities between the two countries.
- ASEAN Cooperation: Deepening engagement with ASEAN member states to address shared challenges and seize opportunities for cooperation.
Address: N° 3, Samdech HUN Sen Sireet,
Sa nle Bassac, Khan Chamkarmon x
Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia