AKP Phnom Penh, February 27, 2025 --

Visiting H.E. Dr. Mohammed Said Al-Majdouie, Assistant to the Secretary General for International Relations and Communication of the Muslim World League said that Cambodia is a model country in the world that can ensure racial and religious harmony.

H.E. Dr. Mohammed Said Al-Majdouie made the remarks when he paid a courtesy call on Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, at Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel & Residence this morning, prior to the opening ceremony of the first ever Islamic Summit in Cambodia, organised by the Muslim World League under the theme “Islam and Buddhism”.

H.E. Dr. Mohammed Said Al-Majdouie thanked Cambodia for the warm hospitality, and spoke highly of the Kingdom’s rapid progress in all sectors, especially economy and education, which has attracted attention of countries around the world.

In response, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet emphasised that Cambodia is a country that respects and values the observance of various religious beliefs, and reaffirmed the Royal Government’s continued attention to ensuring the harmonious coexistence of different religions in Cambodian society.

Samdech Thipadei Prime Minister also laid stress on the importance and role of religion in contribution to the citizen education for a society without conflicts, but with peace, stability and development.

In the digital age, the Premier continue, religion plays a more important role in promoting citizen education. In Cambodia, religion has contributed greatly to promoting education about human values, morality, and virtue, and building oneself as a good citizen for the nation.

By Heng Panha