In a significant development, Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei HUN Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, will embark on an official visit to the French Republic from 18 to 19 January 2024. This visit marks an important milestone in the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two nations.
On 12 Jan 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced that Samdech Thipadei HUN Manet will be received by President Emmanuel Macron for official talks at the Palais de I’Elysée. The meeting between the two leaders offers an auspicious opportunity for both governments to reaffirm their collective commitment to elevating their traditional relations of excellent cordial friendship to a new height.
During his stay in France, Samdech Thipadei will pay courtesy calls on several high-ranking officials, including His Excellency Gérard Larcher, President of the Senate, and Her Excellency Yaél Braun-Pivet, President of the National Assembly. He will also receive courtesy calls from Her Excellency Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary-General of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, and Mr. Geoffroy Rouchoux, President of Alliance des Patronats Francophones.
The visit is significant as France holds the distinction of being the first European nation that Samdech Thipadei will visit since assuming office in August 2023. This underscores Cambodia’s commitment to strengthening its ties with key regional players and promoting economic cooperation.
To further enhance bilateral relations, Samdech Thipadei Prime Minister will attend a business forum and preside over the signing ceremony of several documents, including the adhesion of the Cambodian Chamber of Commerce into the Alliance des Patronats Francophones (APF). This move is expected to promote Cambodia-France economic and investment cooperation.
The visit also marks an opportunity for Samdech Thipadei to engage with French business leaders from the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce. The meeting will provide a platform for both sides to discuss mutually beneficial cooperation within bilateral and multilateral frameworks, and explore ways to enhance trade and investment ties between the two countries.
In conclusion, Samdech Thipadei HUN Manet’s upcoming official visit to France is a significant development in the kingdom’s foreign policy efforts. The visit promises to strengthen bilateral relations, promote economic cooperation, and enhance Cambodia’s role in regional and international affairs.
Key Highlights of the Visit:
- Official talks with President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais de I’Elysée
- Courtesy calls on His Excellency Gérard Larcher, President of the Senate, and Her Excellency Yaél Braun-Pivet, President of the National Assembly
- Attendance at a business forum and signing ceremony of several documents
- Meeting with French companies and presiding over the adhesion of the Cambodian Chamber of Commerce into the Alliance des Patronats Francophones (APF)