In a key meeting, the Czech Republic pledged to significantly deepen and broaden its bilateral relations with Cambodia, underscoring a seven-decade partnership.
This strong commitment comes as both nations prepare to commemorate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026.
Czech Ambassador Meets PM Hun Manet in Phnom Penh
Czech Ambassador to Cambodia, H.E. Ms. Markéta Kolc Hájková, conveyed the pledge during a working meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh on Tuesday.
Commitment to Meaningful 70th-Anniversary Initiatives
Ambassador Kolc Hájková acknowledged the enduring and friendly ties between the two countries. She thanked the Prime Minister for the audience and emphasized her intent to collaborate with Cambodian stakeholders to develop substantive initiatives worthy of the upcoming 70th-anniversary milestone. The Ambassador reaffirmed her personal dedication to advancing the bilateral partnership across multiple fronts.
In response, Prime Minister Hun Manet extended congratulations to Ambassador Kolc Hájková on her new posting. He expressed firm confidence that her tenure would see a meaningful expansion of cooperation.
Priority Sectors for Expanded Czech-Cambodia Cooperation
The discussions focused on identifying concrete pathways to enhance collaboration in priority sectors. Both sides stressed the critical role of fostering stronger private-sector linkages to drive economic opportunities.
Key Sectors for Enhanced Collaboration
The areas targeted for enhanced collaboration include:
- Agriculture
- Technology
- Tourism
- Education
- Healthcare
- Infrastructure
- Defence and Security
Driving Economic Opportunities Through Private Linkages
Both the Ambassador and the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of stronger connections between private businesses in the Czech Republic and Cambodia to create mutual economic opportunities.
Prime Minister Encourages Close Ministry Coordination
In closing, Prime Minister Hun Manet encouraged the Ambassador to maintain close coordination with relevant Cambodian ministries and wished her success in her diplomatic mission.