AKP Phnom Penh, May 12, 2025 -- Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia, has expressed his strong support for Pope Leo XIV's appeal for peace, made during his first address to the world in St. Peter's Square in Rome on May 8.

For nearly three decades, the Kingdom of Cambodia has lived in peace and progress after being ravaged by injustice and violence, wrote Samdech Techo Hun Sen in his May 12 message to Sister Raffaella Petrini, President of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State and President of Governate of Vatican City State, adding that His Holiness the Pope's appeal has resonated powerfully with all Cambodian Catholics.

"As President of the Kingdom's Senate, I always support the efforts of nations and their peoples for peace, justice, and reconciliation," he affirmed.

Samdech Techo Hun Sen concluded his message by extending his best wishes for strength, intelligence, and divine grace to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV for the glory of his pontificate.

By C. Nika