U.S. Deputy Secretary meets Cambodian PM Hun Manet on security and trade

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U.S. Deputy Secretary meets Cambodian PM Hun Manet on security and trade

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Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet in Washington, D.C., during the Board of Peace meeting. The two officials discussed the ongoing development of relations between the United States and Cambodia.

According to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, "Deputy Secretary Landau and Prime Minister Manet commended the growing U.S.-Cambodia bilateral partnership and discussed a range of topics, including the Cambodia-Thailand border, combatting online scam operations that target American citizens, defense and security cooperation, as well as trade and investment opportunities. Deputy Secretary Landau expressed appreciation for Prime Minister Manet’s decision to join the Board of Peace as a founding member and contribute to the international community’s efforts to promote peace in Gaza and elsewhere."

The meeting highlighted issues such as regional border matters, efforts to address cybercrime affecting U.S. citizens, defense ties, and economic collaboration. Both sides acknowledged recent steps toward strengthening their relationship.

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