AKP Phnom Penh, February 17, 2025 -- A visiting U.S. congressional delegation has pledged to continue working with the U.S. government to promote stronger ties and cooperation between the U.S. and Cambodia.

The delegation led by H.E. Jimmy Panetta, a Democratic Congressman from California, emphasised the commitment while paying a courtesy call on Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, at the Peace Palace here this afternoon.

In the meeting, both sides spoke highly of the progress in the relations and cooperation between Cambodia and the U.S., and discussed ways to strengthen and expand the bilateral cooperation in many areas, including politics, economy, trade, investment, education, health, national defence and security, and mine clearance, etc.

H.E. Jimmy Panetta expressed its appreciation for the rapid development of Cambodia and is convinced that under the leadership of Samdech Thipadei, Cambodia will continue to develop and prosper.

For his part, the Cambodian Premier thanked the U.S. government and people for their support for Cambodia's socio-economic development process.

The visit of the U.S. congressional delegation, as well as the frequent exchange of visits between senior officials of the two countries will further contribute to promoting the strengthening and expansion of cooperation between the two countries and bringing their relations to a higher level.

The U.S. congressional delegation also includes H.E. Salud Carbajal, Democratic Congressman from California, and H.E. Darin Lahood, a Republican Congressman for Illinois.

This year, Cambodia and the U.S. mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic ties.

By C. Nika