Cambodia-South Africa Political Consultation Mechanism Establishment Discussed

Phnom Penh, March 14, 2024 --

Cambodia and South Africa have discussed the possibility of establishing a political consultation mechanism between the two Ministries of Foreign Affairs to serve as a platform in exploring ways and means to foster cooperation between both nations, especially in the promotion of investment, trade and tourism.

The discussion took place here on Mar. 14 between H.E. Chum Sounry, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC), and H.E. Darkey Ephraim Africa, the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of South Africa to the Kingdom of Cambodia with Residence in Bangkok, according to a news release of MFAIC.

Both sides noted with satisfaction the friendly ties and good cooperation between Cambodia and South Africa since the two countries established diplomatic relations on Jan. 26, 1995. They also reaffirmed their commitment to further enhance the partnership and as well as extend each other mutual support in the international arenas for mutual benefits of the two countries.

H.E. Chum Sounry pledged to extend his full support to H.E. Darkey Ephraim Africa during his tenure as Ambassador to Cambodia to deepen and strengthen the ties of friendship between the two countries.