AKP Phnom Penh, January 31, 2025 --

Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly, received here on Jan. 31 a courtesy call from H.E. Shovgi Mehdizada, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Cambodia.

In the meeting, Samdech Khuon Sudary conveyed her heartfelt congratulations and best wishes on the re-election of the Honorable H.E. Sahiba Gafarova as Speaker of the Milli Majlis, expressing admiration for his active support for Cambodia in bilateral and international fora.

She emphasised the crucial role of people-to-people ties in connecting individuals from both countries and also highlighted Azerbaijan's people-centered approach as a foundation for mutual respect and benefit.

The National Assembly President stressed the importance of the health sector, noting that a healthy population was in line with the Pentagonal Strategy of the government led by Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet.

She noted Azerbaijan’s presence in both government and parliamentary fora, reflecting progress in friendship and cooperation.

For his part, H.E. Ambassador highlighted the importance of parliamentary cooperation, noting that a new friendship group was committed to fulfilling its objectives.
He stressed that parliamentary cooperation extended beyond bilateral relations to regional and global levels.

Additionally, he expressed satisfaction with the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Cambodia and Azerbaijan and proposed annual celebrations.
He invited H.E. Suos Yara, Chairman of the Cambodia-Azerbaijan Parliamentary Friendship Group, to visit Azerbaijan to further strengthen bilateral cooperation.

By Chea Vannak