Phnom Penh:Newly appointed Cambodian Ambassadors have pledged to enhance national prestige and strengthen bilateral cooperation with their host countries, focusing on promoting trade, investment, and exports of Cambodian products internationally.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the commitment was expressed during a courtesy meeting at the National Assembly Palace on November 10. The meeting was attended by H.E. Kittisethabindit Cheam Yeap, First Vice President of the National Assembly, and six newly appointed Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Cambodia, prior to their departure for their diplomatic missions.
During the meeting, H.E. Kittisethabindit Cheam Yeap advised the diplomats to work diligently to attract foreign investors and boost exports, particularly focusing on agricultural goods and key items such as paddy rice, processed food, and garments. He also highlighted the importance of promoting tourism and leveraging benefits from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and various free trade agreements.
Additionally, H.E. Kittisethabindit Cheam Yeap urged the envoys to follow an independent and balanced foreign policy, based on the principle of 'preserving old friends, making new friends.' He conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from the President of the National Assembly to the delegation and congratulated the Ambassadors on their nomination by the Royal Government, led by Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, and their appointment by His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia.