Malaysia: Malaysia and Cambodia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening strategic cooperation across multiple sectors, including the digital economy, artificial intelligence (AI), the halal industry, food security, and human capital development, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the commitment also includes efforts to enhance cooperation in combating cross-border crime. The discussions took place during a courtesy call by Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn, who began a two-day official visit to Malaysia today.

The visit is held in conjunction with the Third Malaysia-Cambodia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) meeting, scheduled for August 4. It serves as a significant platform ahead of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Cambodia in 2027, reflecting the close friendship and enduring strategic partnership between the two countries.

Anwar highlighted that as ASEAN member states, Malaysia and Cambodia share the responsibility of preserving peace, strengthening regional unity, and realising the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 for a more prosperous future for the region. He expressed hope that Malaysia-Cambodia relations would continue to grow stronger, creating more opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation.