Singapore’s PM Lee congratulates new Cambodian PM Hun Manet, sends best wishes to outgoing Hun Sen

Singapore and Cambodia have stepped up cooperation in trade and investments, technical assistance as well as military-to-military exchanges under Dr Hun Manet’s leadership as deputy commander-in-chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and commander-in-chief of the Royal Cambodian Army, said Mr Lee.

“We have also expanded collaboration in new and emerging areas, such as the export of renewable energy to Singapore and the trading of carbon credits. Our countries should continue to explore expanding collaboration in areas such as climate change and digitalisation,” he added.

Mr Lee wrote that he looked forward to meeting Dr Hun Manet in person during the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta next month.

In a valedictory letter to Mr Hun Sen, also dated Jul 26, Mr Lee described the CPP’s victory at the elections as “a clear endorsement” of his “leadership and vision for Cambodia’s future”.

Mr Lee noted that Mr Hun Sen was one of the longest-serving leaders in the world and had “steered Cambodia through challenging and unprecedented times”.

He also highlighted Mr Hun Sen’s successful ASEAN chairmanship in 2022 and organisation of Cambodia’s first-ever Southeast Asian Games and ASEAN Para Games this year.

“You have worked hard to bring peace, stability, and development to the Cambodian people,” said Mr Lee.

He then thanked Mr Hun Sen for his “strong support” for strengthening bilateral ties between Singapore and Cambodia.

“Our cooperation has grown across a broad spectrum of areas over the years,” said Mr Lee.

Mr Lee said he looked forward to working with both Mr Hun Sen and his son to further deepen their countries’ partnership.