Phnom Penh: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said today held a meeting with Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Koeut Rith. In a Facebook post, Azalina shared that during the meeting, held as part of her working visit to Cambodia, they exchanged views on strengthening legal cooperation between the two countries.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Azalina reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to advancing international commercial arbitration and mediation across ASEAN. She emphasized the importance of a robust and holistic dispute resolution framework to build business and investment confidence amid the region’s rapid economic growth.

As part of these efforts, Azalina personally extended an invitation to Rith to attend the ASEAN Legal Forum 2025, which is scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur this August. The forum aims to bring together legal experts and stakeholders from across Southeast Asia and will conclude with a joint statement reaffirming the commitment of ASEAN law ministers to their shared goals.

Azalina also briefed Rith on the upcoming ASEAN Convention 2025 on Legal Assistance for Children. This initiative focuses on strengthening legal aid services for children across ASEAN, reflecting a shared commitment to safeguarding children’s rights and promoting their welfare. The convention, organized by the Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister’s Department, is set to take place in June.

Expressing her gratitude, Azalina said, ‘I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Rith and the officials of Cambodia’s Ministry of Justice for their warm hospitality and willingness to host the Malaysian delegation, which reflects the unity among ASEAN countries.’