Phnom Penh, March 11, 2024: The European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, is poised to make a significant diplomatic stride with her upcoming visit to Cambodia on March 12th and 13th, 2024. As announced by the European Union Delegation to Cambodia, this marks the commencement of her Southeast Asian tour, underlining the strategic importance of the region to European interests.

The forthcoming visit holds promise for the assessment and reinforcement of the enduring collaboration between Europe and Cambodia, the Delegation emphasized. A primary focus is anticipated to be the exploration of fresh avenues for fostering investment within the framework of EU partnerships.

Commissioner Urpilainen's itinerary is slated to feature a series of engagements with key stakeholders spanning diverse sectors, all geared towards fortifying bilateral ties. The culmination of her visit will be marked by a press conference wherein the Commissioner is expected to unveil the outcomes of her deliberations.

The impending visit of Commissioner Urpilainen underscores Europe's commitment to strengthening its ties with Cambodia and fostering mutual prosperity.