AKP Phnom Penh, January 27, 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation H.E. Prak Sokhonn and H.E. Stefan Messerer, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Cambodia, discussed enhancing Cambodia-Germany cooperation, during a courtesy call by the latter on Jan. 27.

According to a press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Prak Sokhonn and Ambassador Messerer recalled the historical milestones in Cambodia-Germany relations, including the official visit of H.E. Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, German President, to Cambodia in February 2023, and the fruitful talks between Samdech Techo Hun Sen and H.E. Olaf Scholz, German Chancellor, on the sidelines of the ASEAN-EU Commemorative Summit in Brussels in December 2022.

H.E. Prak Sokhonn and Ambassador Messerer noted with satisfaction the growing ties between the two countries and the progress of bilateral cooperation across various sectors, including trade, investment, sustainable development, mine clearance and energy. They agreed that there is still much more room for expanding bilateral trade, which has exceeded US$1 billion, in recent years.

To this end, H.E. Prak Sokhonn suggested that both countries consider concluding agreements on trade and economic cooperation, avoidance of double taxation and joint promotion and protection of investment. He expressed deep appreciation for Germany's invaluable contributions to Cambodia's socio-economic development.

H.E. PRAK Sokhonn welcomed the opening of German Honorary Consulate in Siem Reap, in June 2024, reflecting Germany's increasing interest in Cambodia. Ambassador Messerer reaffirmed Germany's commitment to be a strong partner for Cambodia's socio-economic development, while working to further strengthen bilateral ties.

By C. Nika