Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet was officially welcomed at the Akorda over the weekend. He arrived in Kazakhstan on his first official visit. Welcoming the distinguished guest, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that the visit would give fresh impetus to bilateral relations and open up new prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation. The two leaders held talks in both narrow and an expanded formats. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized that this year marks the 32nd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Kazakhstan regards Cambodia as a reliable partner in Southeast Asia and an important link in expanding cooperation with ASEAN countries. The two countries actively cooperate on the international stage, including through their respective Permanent Missions to the United Nations. They now intend to further expand trade and economic ties. Both sides also see significant potential for cooperation in advanced technologies.
«You personally, Mr. Prime Minister, as well as your delegation, are very much interested in getting certain information about our development in AI area, and this afternoon you are going to visit the AI center in Astana, and our people will introduce you on our certain achievements in this area,» Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted.
Cambodia is interested in Kazakhstan’s experience and advanced practices in e-government and AI implementation. Prime Minister Hun Manet also highlighted the potential for deeper cooperation in the energy sector, agriculture and manufacturing. The distinguished guest also emphasized the special nature of the cultural and humanitarian ties established between the two countries.
«We have over 120 Cambodian students who have been trained in Kazakhstan. And, many of them are serving in the government position, including governors, like I mentioned to you, of a few provinces, and also in several ministries as secretary of state and others,» Hun Manet said.
Following the talks, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Hun Manet adopted a Joint Statement. A ceremony was also held in the presence of the President of Kazakhstan and the Prime Minister of Cambodia to exchange six intergovernmental and interagency documents. In addition to cooperation in GovTech, the two countries agreed to develop trade and boost tourism. Astana and Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, also became twin cities.
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