Phnom Penh, May 19 (AseanAll) — On the morning of May 19, 2025, Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, received a courtesy call from Frances Adamson, Governor of South Australia (SA), Australia, at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh.

During the meeting, Frances Adamson expressed strong interest in Cambodia’s progress across all sectors and highly appreciated the growing relations and cooperation between Australia and Cambodia. She stated that the main purpose of her visit was to explore opportunities to strengthen and expand cooperation between South Australia and Cambodia.  

Adamson outlined South Australia’s key potential sectors, including agriculture, education, tourism, and energy. She also noted the presence of a Cambodian community of nearly 4,000 people living, working, and studying in South Australia. Furthermore, she praised the diligence and determination of Cambodian students pursuing their studies at educational institutions and universities in the state.

In response, Hun Manet expressed deep gratitude to the Government and people of Australia for their contributions to Cambodia’s peacebuilding, post-conflict reconstruction, and ongoing development—efforts that have significantly contributed to Cambodia’s socio-economic progress. 

Hun Manet also expressed satisfaction with the strong relations between the two countries. He extended his thanks to Australia in general and South Australia in particular for their long-standing support in the development of Cambodia’s human resources over the past decades. Additionally, he emphasised the Royal Government of Cambodia’s focus on human capital development, particularly in improving public well-being, enhancing vocational training, and creating jobs for its citizens.

Hun Manet and Adamson also exchanged views on strengthening and expanding cooperation, as well as exploring further opportunities in key areas such as education, clean energy, trade, investment, agriculture, vocational training, and people-to-people connections through cultural exchanges, the arts, and tourist attractions.