US Charge d’Affaires says warship docks in Sihanoukville province confirms good relations between the two countries in almost all areas

Phnom Penh: Ms. Bridgette L. Walker, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh, said that the five-day port visit of the U.S. warship in Cambodia demonstrates the improved relations between the two countries in almost every area. This was her statement on the occasion of a courtesy visit by Samdech Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate, on the morning of December 17, 2024.

During the meeting, she informed Samdech Techo that after the visit of US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to Cambodia and the presence of the US warship USS SAVANNAH for the first time in Cambodia in 8 years, this latest visit demonstrates the long-standing relationship and good cooperation between the two countries in the military sector. As well as in other sectors, including health, education, and demining.

With the presence of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director in Cambodia during this meeting, she hopes and wants to see the relationship between our two countries become even higher, as mentioned in Samdech Techo’s congratulatory message to Donald Trump.

In response, Samdech Techo thanked Ms. Bridgette L. Walker for her kind words and emphasized that The President acknowledged that the two countries have a long-standing relationship, with the United States establishing diplomatic relations with Cambodia even before Cambodia gained full independence.

The President said that the presence of the USS SAVANNAH in Cambodia demonstrates good relations in the defense and military sectors, following the Cambodian Army Commander’s meeting in Hawaii, and further builds confidence in other existing cooperation and through USAID activities.

With the return of the Donald Trump administration In the future, Samdech Techo expressed hope that the cooperation between the two countries will be further strengthened and expanded.

Samdech Techo said that the past is an experience in preparing the attitude for the future relations of the two countries, especially in building trust between the two countries and reviewing the priorities of other cooperation, including the economic and investment sectors.

At the same time, she expressed hope that the sincere cooperation between And open to finding new ways to further enhance economic progress.

She wants to see the relationship between the two countries improve to help solve the challenges they face from time to time and manage new conflicts through dialogue, which is the solid foundation of bilateral cooperation.