AKP Phnom Penh, October 20, 2026 --

President of the Cambodian Senate Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen has described the visit of Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs H.E. Dr. Gordan Grlić-Radman to Cambodia as an important contribution to further strengthening and advancing relations between the two countries.

The remarks were made during a courtesy meeting between Samdech Techo Hun Sen and the Croatian Foreign Minister at the Senate’s Solidarity Palace in Phnom Penh on Tuesday afternoon, according to H.E. Chea Thyrith, Spokesperson for the Senate.

During the meeting, Samdech Techo Hun Sen welcomed H.E. Dr. Gordan Grlić-Radman’s visit, expressing confidence that it would contribute significantly to strengthening and further developing bilateral relations between Cambodia and Croatia.

In response, the Croatian Minister described the Senate president as an important figure in building peace in Cambodia and promoting peace in the region and the world. He also emphasised that Cambodia was an important partner for Croatia and played an active role in ASEAN.

H.E. Dr. Gordan Grlić-Radman briefed Samdech Techo Hun Sen on his meetings with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation H.E. Prak Sokhonn and Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet. He highlighted the progress achieved by the two countries in expanding bilateral relations, particularly through the signing of two agreements during his meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn. The agreements aim to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, economic affairs and human resource development, especially diplomatic training.

Samdech Techo Hun Sen welcomed the Croatian Minister’s positive assessment of Cambodia-Croatia relations and expressed his support for the agreements aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in economic cooperation, trade, investment and diplomatic human resource development.

He also encouraged the governments of both countries to explore additional areas of cooperation and consider concluding further agreements in the future, including an agreement on investment protection and an agreement to avoid double taxation, with a view to promoting stronger relations and development across various sectors.

By C. Nika