Samdech Techo Hun Sen Delivers a Closing Remarks at the 40.41st ASEAN Summit and Related Summits on the Transfer of ASEAN Chairmanship to the President of Indonesia

At noon on November 13, 2022, after the opening of the meeting for the past 4 days, from 10 to 13 November, which is hosted by Cambodia, was closed with the results. Brilliant success.

Addressing all the Heads of State / Government who attended the meeting, Samdech Techo delivered the following keynote speeches:
Samdech Techo Hun Sen said that one year is full of memories and history for Samdech and Cambodia with the highest honor of being the rotating chair of ASEAN. While we have been striving for recovery Given the impact of Kovid-19 and resolving the crisis in Myanmar, unforeseen circumstances have had serious consequences for economic and social security. However, ASEAN has managed and coordinated those challenges until a number of satisfactory results have been achieved.

Samdech Techo said that he was very pleased to host a live meeting for all the leaders and delegates in Phnom Penh.
He appreciated the efforts of the working group to ensure the convenience and comfort for all of us and for the successful conclusion of the ASEAN Chairmanship. In these four days, we have achieved a comprehensive dialogue. And fruitful on the work going forward to strengthen the ASEAN Center and our values ​​in our relations with external partners, especially at a time when the world is facing complex regional and international challenges that are changing rapidly. We have adopted and noted 70 achievement documents and declarations covering the three pillars of the ASEAN Community and adopted a number of cooperation frameworks with our dialogue partners. To continue and strengthen relations with ASEAN partners, Ukraine has agreed to include Ukraine in the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (Southeast Asia) (TAC) at the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits. Six other countries, including Denmark, Greece, the Netherlands, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, signed the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia at the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and related meetings in August. The number of members of the treaty has increased to 50.

“We have issued a joint statement on the 20th anniversary of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC) to mark the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding,” he said. The Declaration on the Implementation of this Agreement was signed in 2002. For the Building of the ASEAN Community, we have adopted the ASEAN Leaders’ Vision Statement on “ASEAN Working Together: Addressing All Challenges”, the Joint Statement of the ASEAN Leaders. ASEAN Leadership on the 55th Anniversary of ASEAN, and the ASEAN Leaders’ Statement on the Agenda for ASEAN Connectivity after 2025. We also adopted the Joint Statement on Building a Sustainable, Environmental and Resilient Future by Inspiring ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs after the Second ASEAN Women Summit on 12 October 2022. At the same time, we are pleased to be able to hold the second ASEAN Global Dialogue to exchange views on building a sustainable and inclusive ASEAN in the post-Kovid-19 era.

Samdech Techo Hun Sen emphasized that the ASEAN Center is the main driving force for dialogue and cooperation with external partners through the ASEAN-led mechanism. Whatever the situation, we must maintain ASEAN unity for the maximum benefit of the region as a whole. Promoting unity and solidarity will remain our top priority for years to come. As a testament to the spirit of “unity” this year, we can address and prevent many of the challenges in our region that enable us to maintain peace, prosperity and harmony for our ASEAN families. Fully believe that the Republic of Indonesia

As the next rotating chair of ASEAN, will continue to lead ASEAN to achieve the main objective of a peaceful, resilient and environmentally friendly ASEAN community.

Samdech Techo also took this opportunity to invite the leaders of ASEAN countries to participate in the official opening of the 32nd SEA Games on May 5, 2023 and the opening ceremony of the 12th ASEAN Para Games on June 3, 2023, another achievement for our unity, efforts and friendship. Finally, I wish the Sultan, Excellencies, Lok Chumteav and all distinguished guests good health and success in all their endeavors.