AKP Phnom Penh, July 31, 2025 --

Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia, met with Hon. Julia Klöckner, President of the German Bundestag, on the sidelines of the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday.

According to the Cambodian NA, during the meeting, Samdech Khuon Sudary informed her counterpart of the recent ceasefire declaration between Cambodia and Thailand, mediated by Malaysia on July 28, 2025. She expressed her gratitude to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, in his capacity as ASEAN Chair, for his leadership and for hosting the ceasefire negotiations.

Samdech Khuon Sudary also extended heartfelt appreciation to U.S. President Donald Trump for co-organising the meeting, to China for its active participation, and to all international friends and partners for their support of the ceasefire, which has helped save lives and safeguard the livelihoods of people in both countries.

She emphasised that the ceasefire reflects the enduring aspirations of Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet, and the Cambodian people. Samdech reaffirmed Cambodia’s strong commitment to fully and effectively implementing the agreement to ensure peace and stability between the two neighbouring countries.

Hon. Klöckner welcomed the ceasefire initiative, emphasising that peace is essential for development and remains a shared aspiration around the world. She expressed Germany’s support for its full implementation and long-lasting peace.

Hon. Klöckner also congratulated Cambodia on its remarkable development achievements and noted the increasing presence of German investment, particularly in the machinery sector, including automobile manufacturing. She further expressed her interest in attending the 20th Francophonie Summit, to be hosted by Cambodia in 2026.

In response, Samdech expressed her anticipation of welcoming the Bundestag President and her delegation to the summit. She also formally invited Hon. Julia Klöckner to lead a parliamentary delegation on an official visit to Cambodia to further strengthen friendship and cooperation, enhance legislative ties, and promote people-to-people exchanges for the mutual benefit of both nations and in support of global peace and stability.

Samdech concluded by expressing deep appreciation for Germany’s longstanding support of Cambodia’s peacebuilding, economic recovery, and social development. She described Germany as a sincere and trusted partner, committed to fostering peace, mutual understanding, and sustainable development.

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