Samdech Techo Hun Sen Congratulates the New Prime Minister of Thailand


Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia, has extended his congratulations to H.E. Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, on her election as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand.

“On behalf of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia and my own behalf, I am delighted to extend my heartfelt congratulations on your recent election as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand,” he wrote in his message dated Aug. 16. “Your success in obtaining this top position is a testimony to your exceptional leadership and dedication to your nation and people.”

The close relations and cooperation of the two countries have been further advanced in the spirit of mutual respect, trust, and a commitment to promoting peace and prosperity of the two nations and in the region, particularly the ASEAN Community, he continued.

“As good neighbouring countries, we have collaborated on various issues of common interest, and I firmly believe that in your new role as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, you will continue further strengthen our relations in all areas to generate new potential for better cooperation and mutual benefits for our two peoples and nations,” stressed the Cambodian senate president.

Samdech Techo Hun Sen said he looked forward to closely working with H.E. Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra and the Parliament of the Kingdom of Thailand, particularly the Senate, to further forge the partnership and enhance the cooperation between the governments and parliaments of the two nations.

H.E. Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, 37, the youngest daughter of former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, on Friday became Prime Minister of Thailand after her predecessor H.E. Srettha Thavisin was dismissed by the Constitutional Court.