Phnom Penh (FN), Jan. 3 – French President Emmanuel Macron sent a letter to invite Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet to pay an official visit to France from 18-19 January 2024.

“Cambodian King [Norodom Sihamoni]’s visit to Paris last month reaffirmed the strength of friendship between the two countries and peoples. Therefore, I am honoured to invite you to pay an official visit to France on 18-19 January 2024.

This first visit to France since [Samdech Thipadei] took office as the prime minister will allow concrete progress in various potential sectors that are fundamental to our bilateral relations, including economy, development, defence, heritage, and the Francophonie.

I hope that this visit will open up the possibility of further deepening our cooperation to jointly address the global challenges we are facing, particularly in the field of energy transition. It will allow us to examine the means we can use jointly to strengthen the rule of law, which guarantees the sovereignty and full independence of all states.

Please accept, [Samdech Thipadei], the assurances of my highest consideration.

Please also convey regards to your father, my dear friend,” the French president wrote in the invitation letter seen by Fresh News on Wednesday (Jan. 3).
=FRESH NEWS