AKP Phnom Penh, December 02, 2025  -- Cambodia and Brazil have committed to significantly strengthen and expand their bilateral relationship across a wide spectrum of sectors, following a high-level meeting between Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet and Brazil’s newly appointed resident ambassador.

Prime Minister Hun Manet received Ambassador H.E. Ms. Vivian Loss Sanmartin of the Federative Republic of Brazil for a working meeting and courtesy call at the Peace Palace on Tuesday.

Ambassador Sanmartin expressed her honour at being appointed as Brazil's first resident ambassador to Cambodia, calling the opening of the embassy a historic milestone in the two nations' more than three decades of diplomatic relations. 

She commended the consistent progress in bilateral cooperation and noted that the reciprocal establishment of embassies reflects growing mutual trust and engagement. The Ambassador pledged to work closely with Cambodian partners to deepen and broaden cooperation across various fields during her tenure.

In response, Prime Minister Hun Manet warmly welcomed Ambassador Sanmartin and congratulated her on her appointment. He echoed her confidence in the future of the partnership, stating that the mutual establishment of diplomatic missions would ensure bilateral ties and cooperation continue to deepen and expand.

The Prime Minister encouraged the ambassador to maintain close coordination with relevant Cambodian ministries and institutions to ensure that joint initiatives produce tangible and lasting benefits for both countries.

Cambodian Prime Minister and the Brazilian envoy exchanged views on advancing cooperation in several key areas, including: Economy and Trade; Education and Health; Agriculture and Environment; Renewable Energy; and Security.

Additionally, Ambassador Sanmartin thanked Cambodia for its support in Brazil's designation as an ASEAN Sectoral Dialogue Partner.

Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to evolving the Cambodia-Brazil relationship toward a more dynamic, comprehensive, and mutually beneficial partnership.

By K. Rithy Reak