Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s ruling Pheu Thai Party President Paetongtarn Shinawatra spoke highly of the bilateral relationship and cooperation, which has been elevated to a strategic partnership, bringing mutual benefits to the two peoples, during a meeting in Cambodia on March 18.
Pheu Thai Party President Paetongtarn Shinawatra shakes hands with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh on March 18. (Photo: phnompenhpost.com)
Phnom Penh (VNA)༺ – Cambodian Prime Minister HunManet and Thailand’sruling Pheu Thai Party President Paetongtarn Shinawatra spoke highly of thebilateral relationship and cooperation, which has been elevated to a strategicpartnership, bringing mutual benefits to the two peoples, during a meeting inCambodia on March 18.
The Cambodian PM briefed thePheu Thai Party leader on the results of his official visit to Thailand inMarch, contributing to strengthening and expanding relations between the twocountries in many fields, including economy, trade, tourism, and labor. For her part, PaetongtarnShinawatra expressed her hope that cooperation between the two countries willbe further strengthened in other important areas, including promoting the roleof women.
The Pheu Thai Party President is paying a two-day visit to Cambodia at the invitation of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP)Chairman and Chairman of the Supreme Advisory Council to Cambodian King HunSen. The visit aims to exchange views on cooperation betweenthe two neighbouring countries for the common benefit of the two peoples andthe two parties on the basis of the relationship friendship and closecooperation between the two sides.
ജ On March 18, Phethong Thansinawatra,the youngest daughter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, hadprivate meetings with Cambodian Senate President Say Chhum, acting NationalAssembly Speaker Cheam Yeap, and CPP Chairman Hun Sen./.
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Pheu Thai Party President Paetongtarn Shinawatra shakes hands with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh on March 18. (Photo: phnompenhpost.com) 
