Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan, Senator Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, met with Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly of Cambodia, to reaffirm the strong and friendly relations between the two countries. The chairman is in Cambodia on an official visit.
\nGilani conveyed warm greetings on behalf of the Senate of Pakistan and expressed deep respect for the National Assembly of Cambodia, said a news release.
\nHe congratulated Khuon Sudary on her historic election as the first woman President of Cambodia\u2019s National Assembly, calling it a milestone for gender equality and inclusive leadership.<\/p>\n
He also praised Cambodia\u2019s socio-economic progress and political stability, noting the long-standing bilateral ties based on mutual respect, shared interests, and close cooperation in multilateral forums.<\/p>\n
Gilani appreciated Cambodia\u2019s active role in regional cooperation and parliamentary diplomacy and thanked the country for supporting Pakistan\u2019s UN Security Council membership for 2025\u201326.
\nEmphasizing parliamentary cooperation, the chairman reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to strengthening exchanges through Parliamentary Friendship Groups, institutional dialogue, and inter-parliamentary forums, including the Asian Parliamentary Assembly.
\nHe highlighted his personal engagements with Cambodia, including his participation in the Asia Pacific Cambodia Conference 2019, meetings with former Prime Minister Hun Sen, his visit in July 2023 as an international election observer, and recent interactions with senior Cambodian leadership at international forums.
\nHe said these engagements reflect Pakistan\u2019s strategic outreach to Southeast Asia.
\nGilani also highlighted the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers\u2019 Conference (ISC) held in Islamabad in November 2025, describing it as a landmark initiative in parliamentary diplomacy. He welcomed Cambodia\u2019s participation and interest in hosting a future ISC conference.
\nGilani calls for multilateral collaboration, closer Pakistan\u2013Cambodia ties
\nBoth sides stressed the need to expand cooperation in trade, investment, climate resilience, defense dialogue, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural diplomacy, including their shared Buddhist heritage linked to Pakistan\u2019s Gandhara civilization.
\nThe chairman reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s strong commitment to deepening bilateral ties with Cambodia and welcomed continued high-level parliamentary engagement to advance peace, connectivity, and inclusive development.
\nSenators Dr Zarqa Suharwardy Taimoor, Abid Sher Ali, Zameer Hussain Ghumro, and Advisor to the Chairman and ISC Ambassador Misbah Khar accompanied Gilani during the meeting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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