Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Intenrational Cooperation yesterday reaffirmed Cambodia’s support for the efforts by Indonesia, as the ASEAN Chair for 2023, in advancing the implementation of the Five-Point Consensus (5PC).
During the Retreat Session of the 56th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in Jakarta, Indonesia on July 12, H.E. Prak Sokhonn also emphasised that engagement is key in promoting trust and confidence, and building a conducive environment for peaceful and inclusive dialogue.
The Cambodian top diplomat reiterated the importance of the ASEAN Leaders’ Review and Decision on the Implementation of the Five-Point Consensus—in particular Point 14 on exploring other approaches that could support and complement the implementation of the 5PC.
Importantly, H.E. Deputy Prime Minister also expressed appreciation to H.E. Don Pramudwinai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand, for his valuable contribution to the 5PC, and welcomed his meeting with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in Nay Pyi Taw on July 9, 2023 as a positive development.
