PHNOM PENH, July 24, 2024 — Kung Phoak is currently representing Cambodia at the ASEAN Prime Ministers' meeting held in Vientiane, Laos, setting the stage for the upcoming ASEAN foreign ministers' conference and associated sessions. The meeting's agenda includes extensive discussions on the ongoing development of the ASEAN community, with a focus on the strategic plan for the ASEAN political-security community.

Key topics under review are proposals for new relationships with ASEAN, including potential memberships in the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation in Southeast Asia. Additionally, the delegates are exploring avenues to deepen ties between ASEAN and its dialogue partners, aiming to enhance collaborative efforts across the region.

This gathering is part of a series of strategic meetings aimed at reinforcing ASEAN's role in regional stability and cooperation, reflecting the bloc's commitment to a unified and progressive Southeast Asian community.