Cambodian PM Urges Cambodian-Lao Friendship Associations To Build More People-To-People Relations

Phnom Penh, March 26, 2024 --

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet has encouraged the Cambodian-Lao and Lao-Cambodian Friendship Associations to further promote the people-to-people contacts, especially between those living along the common border area, for mutual benefits.

The Cambodian Premier made the encouragement when he received in Vientiane on Mar. 25 a courtesy call from H.E. Khambai Damlat, President of the Lao-Cambodian Friendship Association, during his stay in Lao PDR for a two-day official visit.

At the same time, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet stressed the importance of enhancing communication between the people of the two countries, which will further contribute to the promotion of trade, tourism and other key sectors of both nations.

The Prime Minister also expressed his appreciation for the Cambodian-Lao and Lao-Cambodian Friendship Associations that have contributed to the strengthening of relations between the two neighbouring countries.

As he noted more potential of Cambodia and Laos, Samdech Thipadei encouraged the two Friendship Associations to do their best to facilitate greater connectivity between both countries.

For his part, H.E. Kambai Damlat congratulated the achievements of the Royal Government of Cambodia as well as the improvement of Cambodians’ living standard.

The Lao-Cambodian Friendship Association president spoke highly of the visit of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet to Laos, expressing his conviction that this visit will contribute to further fostering the cooperation and friendship between the two countries.