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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet held a bilateral meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at Malacañang Palace in February 2025. Photo from PCO.

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Marcos, First Lady to visit Cambodian PM to tackle 'transnational crimes', development cooperation

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175697809839020250211-PHCambodiaJointConference-ph10.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet held a bilateral meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at Malacañang Palace in February 2025. PCO/file</div>MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos are set to make a state visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia on September 7 to 9 to hold bilateral talks with Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet. The President Communications Office (PCO) said in a press statement Thursday that the two countries will tackle their expanding cooperation in fighting against transnational crimes and boosting connected development in key sectors like agriculture, higher education, tourism, and culture.Marcos and the First Lady were invited by Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni.They are set to be received by Cambodian Senate President Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen and his spouse, Samdech Kittiprittbindit Bun Rany Hun Sen.Marcos is also expected to hold roundtable discussions with business leaders from both countries about &quot;ways to diversify sources of goods and expand market access between the two countries&quot; — as they exert efforts to improve bilateral and intra-ASEAN trade.He will also visit Filipinos living in Cambodia.The PCO said the state visit to Cambodia &quot;reciprocates&quot; the official visit to Manila of Cambodian PM Hun Manet in February 2025.During his visit, the two leaders and key officials discussed <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/2/10/ph-cambodia-eye-rice-talks-2112">strengthening economic ties</a>, including the sharing of agricultural best practices and potential partnerships in rice importation.2025 marks 68 years of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Cambodia.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos are set to make a state visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia on September 7 to 9 to hold bilateral talks with Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos are set to make a state visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia on September 7 to 9 to hold bilateral talks with Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet.

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Marcos, First Lady to visit Cambodia to tackle transnational crimes, development cooperation

Ched Rick Gatchalian,

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Published Sep 04, 2025 05:35 PM PHT

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