Cambodia's President to Enhance Parliamentary Diplomacy at ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly

Strategic Insights -

National Assembly (NA) President Khuon Sudary will lead Cambodia's delegation to the 46th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) General Assembly in Kuala Lumpur. The event, scheduled to take place from September 19 to 21, aims to deepen global partnerships and promote parliamentary diplomacy among AIPA member states. Sudary will deliver a keynote address at the 2nd Women Politicians Forum and participate in dialogue sessions with AIPA observer parliaments from 18 countries. Cambodia's participation is expected to enhance the parliamentary mechanism, promote multilateralism, and broaden bilateral and multilateral cooperation, particularly in economic, trade, social, cultural, and tourism sectors.

Key Takeaways:

  • National Assembly President Khuon Sudary will lead Cambodia's delegation to the 46th AIPA General Assembly in Kuala Lumpur, from September 19 to 21.
  • Sudary will participate in key sessions, including the Executive Committee meeting, the 2nd Women Politicians Forum, and the first plenary session.
  • Cambodia's participation aims to deepen global partnerships and promote parliamentary diplomacy, enhance the parliamentary mechanism, and promote multilateralism.
  • Delegates of the National Assembly will attend the Women Parliamentarians Committee and Young Parliamentarians Committee sessions, as well as dialogue sessions with AIPA observer parliaments from 18 countries.
  • Sudary will hold bilateral meetings with leaders of AIPA member and observer parliaments, as well as development partners, to strengthen Cambodia's international engagement and prioritize the interests of the Cambodian people.
  • Policy analyst Seun Sam emphasizes the need for this year's General Assembly to address pressing regional issues, including the Thailand-Cambodia border tensions, the crisis in Myanmar, and the South China Sea dispute.
  • Yang Kim Eng, Executive Director of the Centre for Peace and Development, stresses the need for ASEAN to find collective solutions to regional challenges, but notes that ASEAN's principle of non-interference continues to hinder its effectiveness.

Statistics:

  • 46th AIPA General Assembly will take place from September 19 to 21 in Kuala Lumpur.
  • 18 countries will have observer parliaments participating in dialogue sessions with Cambodia.
  • Cambodia's National Assembly will send a delegation to attend the Women Parliamentarians Committee and Young Parliamentarians Committee sessions.

Sources:

  • Announcment by the National Assembly [directly cited from the original text]
  • Comments by Seun Sam, policy analyst at the Royal Academy of Cambodia [cited as a direct quote]
  • Comments by Yang Kim Eng, Executive Director of the Centre for Peace and Development [cited as a direct quote]