Samdech Techo Hun Sen Holds Joint Conference with French President
Phnom Penh: On December 13, 2022, in Paris, France, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, held a joint conference with HE Emmanuel Macron, President of France.
Please be informed that Samdech Techo Prime Minister of Cambodia during his visit to Paris, France on December 13, 2022 received a warm welcome from the President of France. At the Elysee Palace of the French Government, Samdech Techo Hun Sen and His Excellency the President of France held a joint meeting and paid a very cordial visit to the Elysee Palace.
In a joint press conference at the Elysee Palace, Samdech Techo Hun Sen and His Excellency the President of France reaffirmed the long-standing ties and cooperation between the two countries.
In this conference, HE Makrong recalled the promotion and protection of peace in Cambodia in the past. The President also recalled General Charles de Gaulle’s 1966 speech in Phnom Penh calling on the United States not to escalate the war in Indochina.
HE Makrong also recalled the signing of the 1991 Paris Agreement on Peace in Cambodia to ensure Cambodia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity for the reconstruction of Cambodia.
While reminding Cambodia of its support for the peace process in the past, the French President also expressed his gratitude and admiration for Samdech Techo’s courage in the war in Ukraine.
“While the war is raging in Europe, he has decided to come to Paris to attend a conference on the support of the people of Ukraine within the framework of the continued implementation of UN resolutions condemning the atrocities,” he said. Russia’s persecution and to maintain lasting peace. I would like to thank Samdech Chea Oularik. ”
The President also highlighted that the meeting with Samdech Techo also allowed the two sides to discuss cooperation within the framework of the Indo-Pacific Strategy.
In a statement during the press conference, HE Makrong also praised Cambodia for its commitment to combating climate change.
His Excellency the President stated that this is a remarkable example of a country in managing rapid development, taking into account the great energy policy.
In this press conference, Samdech Techo Hun Sen also thanked France for its significant contribution to the process of peace building and development of Cambodia until now. Samdech Techo Hun Sen also thanked the President for the French government accepting the Cambodian people fleeing the war and the genocidal regime of Pol Pot.
“Our progress cannot be separated from the French support,” he said.
During the press conference, Samdech Techo informed the French President about the discovery of the Cambodia-France Friendship Statue and plans to rebuild it in front of the French Embassy in Phnom Penh.
According to Samdech Techo, this statue was found three days before Samdech Techo’s trip to France. The statue was built in 1925 and was demolished by the Khmer Rouge in 1977.
Samdech Techo stated that Samdech has already agreed with the Minister of Lands and Urban Planning, and we will rebuild this statue, which is a symbol of solidarity between France and Cambodia, and put it in front of the French Embassy. Hopefully, the President will not oppose this project.
Samdech Techo Hun Sen also proposed the resumption of talks to set a clear date for the establishment of diplomatic relations between France and Cambodia.
On that occasion, Samdech Techo Hun Sen highlighted Samdech’s predictions related to the World Cup. Samdech Techo told the President about the expectation that France will win the title and Samdech Techo also wished France to win the 2022 World Cup.
