Parliament, The Speaker of the Parliament welcomes the Prime Minister of Cambodia. It is hoped that the relations between the two countries at all levels will become closer. Confirming that the Thai parliament is ready to promote cooperation between all dimensions. Mr. Wan Muhammad Nor Matha, Speaker of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives, welcomed His Royal Highness Samdech Mahabodhi Hun Manat, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia. To strengthen relations between Thailand and Cambodia With Mr. Pichet Muang Phan Second Vice President of the House of Representatives, Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Social Development and Human Security, General Wichit Yathip, Chairman of the Thailand-Cambodia Friendship Group, Mr. Cherdkiat Atthakorn, Ambassador to Phnom Penh, also gave testimony. guarantee Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor Welcoming with pleasure and congratulated His Majesty Hun Manat on his election as Prime Minister in August 2023. Thailand and Cambodia have established diplo matic relations with each other until now 73 years ago. Relations The past went smoothly in every aspect. In terms of culture, religion, politics, there were exchanges of visits at the government leadership level, the royal family level, and the parliamentary level. In addition, the Prime Minister of Thailand also visited Cambodia, the first country in ASEAN after taking office as Prime Minister, as well as the Prime Minister of Cambodia who was the first country to visit Thailand. After assuming the position 'In terms of relations between the Thai parliament and the Cambodian parliament, there is a very close relationship. A Thai-Cambodian Parliamentary Friendship Group has been established and activities are regularly held to strengthen relations between them. He hopes that the relationship between the two countries will become closer. The Thai Parliament is ready to fully promote relations and cooperation between them in every dimension,' said the Speaker of the Parliament. Mr. Wan Muhammad Nor said he w ill travel to Cambodia to attend the Ramadan iftar party on March 21, 2024 in Phnom Penh, following the invitation of the Cambodian Prime Minister who had invited him earlier. The Prime Minister of Cambodia will attend the event along with Muslim leaders from various countries. Ambassador as well as the Muslim people in the country On this occasion, the Speaker of the National Assembly conveyed his condolences to Samdech Akka Maha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, former Prime Minister of Cambodia. and invited the President of the National Assembly of Cambodia to visit the Thai Parliament. And the Prime Minister of Cambodia invited the Speaker of the National Assembly to visit Cambodia as well. His Majesty Hun Manat, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia Thank you to the Speaker of the National Assembly for the welcome. He also congratulated the two countries for enhancing their strategic partnership relationship. This will be a channel to promote cooperation that will bring Thailand and Cambodia closer togethe r. Especially in education, culture, investment, finance, and peace and order along the border. Moreover, Thailand was the first country that he officially visited after taking office as Prime Minister. 'Currently, there are many Thai companies investing in Cambodia. All of these companies play an important role in enhancing bilateral trade with a total trade value of 8 billion USD. Cambodia agreed with the Speaker that legislative relations are very close through the friendship group of parliamentarians of the two countries. Parliament, as the country's legislative body, plays a crucial role in supporting the government in its development. and promote cooperation between Thailand and Cambodia And I hope that the relationship between the legislatures of the two countries will be closer and more developed in the future,' said the Cambodian Prime Minister. Source: Thai News Agency