French President expresses gratitude and admiration for Samdech Techo’s courage in the war in Ukraine
Phnom Penh: In a joint conference with Samdech Techo Hun Sen, the Prime Minister of Cambodia, His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, the President of France expressed his gratitude and admiration for Samdech Techo’s courage in the war in Ukraine.
On December 13, 2022, in Paris, France, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, held a joint conference with His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of France.
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, the French government for accepting Cambodians fleeing the war and the genocidal regime of Pol Pot.
