Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet sent a letter congratulating Sébastien Lecornu on his appointment as France's new prime minister. He also expressed hopes for stronger new momentum in cooperation with France as Lecornu took office.
On September 9, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the appointment of Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu as the new prime minister after the French parliament withdrew its confidence in Prime Minister François Bayrou.
In his letter, Hun Manet described the appointment to this high office as an important step in Lecornu's political career and an opportunity to strengthen friendship and cooperation between Cambodia and France on the basis of their shared history and values.
Hun Manet emphasised: “The Royal Government of Cambodia remains firmly committed to working closely with the French government to give fresh momentum to the Cambodia–France strategic partnership and jointly prepare important forthcoming work, particularly the Francophonie Summit in Cambodia in 2026.”
Hun Manet expressed hopes that the new French prime minister would have an opportunity to visit Cambodia, adding: “Please accept, Mr. Prime Minister, the assurances of my highest consideration and my wishes for success in your new responsibilities.”
Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television — By: ង៉ែត ពិសាន្ត
