Phnom Penh – Samdech Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly of Cambodia, held a working meeting with Fiona Phillip, Chair of the Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure, and Transport of the Australian Parliament, during her official visit to Cambodia.
The meeting took place at the National Assembly building on Monday morning, shortly after Cambodian lawmakers deliberated and approved a draft law ratifying an additional protocol to the Treaty on the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone. The treaty underscores Cambodia’s commitment to advancing peace and regional as well as global security.
Khuon Sudary warmly welcomed the Australian parliamentary delegation, noting the significance of the visit in strengthening inter-parliamentary ties and reinforcing the long-standing bilateral relationship between the two countries. She emphasized Cambodia’s unwavering commitment to peace, drawing on the nation’s painful history of conflict and its determination to ensure lasting stability.
“Peace is the foundation for development,” she said, reiterating Cambodia’s dedication to the UN Charter, international law, and peaceful coexistence with neighboring countries under the spirit of “Good Neighbourliness, Traditional Friendship, Comprehensive and Long-Lasting Cooperation.” She stressed Cambodia’s firm adherence to ceasefire agreements and peaceful dialogue in resolving border issues with Thailand, echoing the consensus of the Kuala Lumpur special meeting held on July 28, 2025.
Fiona Phillip thanked the National Assembly president for the warm reception and highlighted Australia’s ongoing cooperation with Cambodia. She pointed to the deployment of Australian volunteers supporting healthcare, education, skills training, gender equality initiatives, and capacity-building for indigenous communities across Cambodia. She also noted the significance of Cambodia’s recent achievements, including the inauguration of a state-of-the-art international airport, which she described as a symbol of the nation’s progress.
Khuon Sudary reaffirmed Cambodia’s support for existing memorandums of understanding and bilateral agreements, while also expressing appreciation for Australia’s continued moral and material support toward peacekeeping and national development. She encouraged further collaboration in trade, economy, education, technology, and tourism, and proposed the establishment of direct flights between Cambodia and Australia to enhance connectivity and economic opportunities.
The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their shared vision of peace, stability, and prosperity, underpinned by stronger parliamentary cooperation and expanded bilateral engagement.
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