AKP Phnom Penh, August 24, 2026 --

Newly appointed Saudi Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Thamer Mohammed A. Algosaibi has pledged to work to further strengthen and elevate bilateral relations and cooperation between Cambodia and Saudi Arabia to a new level during his diplomatic tenure.

The commitment was made during his courtesy call and working discussion with Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh on Monday afternoon.

During the meeting, H.E. Thamer Mohammed A. Algosaibi spoke highly of the progress of relations and cooperation between the two countries across various fields.

He outlined two key diplomatic priorities for further strengthening bilateral cooperation: promoting exchanges of visits by leaders and officials at all levels, and strengthening links between the private sectors of the two countries.

In this regard, the Ambassador highlighted plans for a Saudi business delegation to visit Cambodia in the near future to explore trade and investment opportunities.

In response, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet congratulated H.E. Thamer Mohammed A. Algosaibi on his appointment as Saudi Ambassador to Cambodia and expressed confidence that his diplomatic tenure would make an active contribution to further advancing bilateral relations.

The Prime Minister stressed that the Royal Government of the 7th Legislature of the National Assembly is pursuing a policy of economic diversification through engagement with countries around the world, including Saudi Arabia.

He noted that investment in Cambodia not only serves the domestic market but also provides investors with opportunities to benefit from the various free trade agreements Cambodia has with regional and international partners.

The two sides also discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in a number of areas of potential, including the economy, trade, investment, tourism, agriculture, technology and artificial intelligence (AI).

Samdech Thipadei encouraged the Ambassador to continue working closely with relevant Cambodian ministries and institutions to identify additional opportunities for joint cooperation and advance bilateral relations in the future.

By C. Nika