Geneva: Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly (NA) of Cambodia, is leading a high-level delegation of Cambodian parliamentarians to participate in the 15th Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament, scheduled for July 28 in Switzerland. The Cambodian delegation was warmly received upon their arrival in Geneva by the Cambodian Ambassador to Switzerland, embassy staff, and Cambodian citizens residing in the country.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, during the summit, which is themed 'Leadership for Inclusive and Lasting Peace,' the Cambodian NA President will engage in critical discussions, including 'The Women, Peace and Security Agenda After 25 Years' and 'Emerging Challenges to Inclusive and Lasting Peace.' Following this, from July 29 to 31, Samdech Khuon Sudary will take part in the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, where she will address the General Debate on 'A World in Turmoil: Parliamentary Cooperation and Multilateralism for Peace, Justice, and Prosperity for All.'
Throughout her stay in Geneva, Samdech Khuon Sudary is also expected to meet on the sidelines with delegation heads from the parliaments of Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, Lao PDR, Viet Nam, the Republic of Korea, and Israel, as well as the President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
Samdech Khuon Sudary's involvement in these international gatherings underscores Cambodia's dedication to global collaboration, the advancement of women's leadership, and the promotion of peace and sustainable development.
These events convene 100 Speakers and 36 Deputy Speakers of Parliaments from approximately 130 countries worldwide to share views and best practices on gender equality, inclusive leadership, and sustainable peace.
The delegation accompanying Samdech Khuon Sudary includes H.E. Mrs. Lork Kheng, Chairwoman of the NA's 8th Commission; H.E. Mrs. Chan Sotheavy, Chairwoman of the Senate's 6th Commission; H.E. Dr. Keo Piseth, Chief of the Cabinet of the NA President; H.E. Khuon Davith, Deputy Secretary-General of the NA; and H.E. Dr. Chheang Vannarith, Chairman of the NA's Advisory Council.