On 10 March 2026, Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia, received György Such, Secretary-General of the National Assembly of Hungary, for a courtesy meeting in Phnom Penh. According to the National Assembly, both sides expressed a shared commitment to strengthening inter-parliamentary cooperation for peace and the interests of the peoples of both countries.
The meeting highlighted Cambodia’s stated emphasis on peace, the government’s position on border matters through dialogue and international law, preparations for an upcoming royal visit by the King of Cambodia to Hungary, and interest in expanding bilateral and regional cooperation.
Background
The update was issued by the National Assembly of Cambodia in connection with an official meeting between the President of Cambodia’s National Assembly and the Secretary-General of Hungary’s parliament, acting in representation of the Hungarian parliamentary leadership. The discussion was framed as part of efforts to reinforce Cambodia-Hungary parliamentary relations.
Scope of Application
This item concerns parliamentary diplomacy and bilateral relations between Cambodia and Hungary. It also records Cambodia’s publicly stated position on peace and border issues in the context of official parliamentary engagement.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The National Assembly reported the following main points from the meeting:
- Both sides reaffirmed a commitment to strengthening parliamentary cooperation for peace and mutual public benefit.
- The Cambodian side emphasized peace as a priority.
- The Cambodian side restated the Royal Government’s position on border issues as “quiet, but not inactive,” with adherence to dialogue and international law.
- The two sides noted preparations for an upcoming royal visit by the King of Cambodia to Hungary.
- The meeting referenced strengthening the Mekong-Danube mechanism in areas including sustainable water resource management and digital parliament development.
- Both sides discussed possibilities for broader cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, science and technology, human resource development, and cultural exchange.
- The update stated that people-to-people relations remain central to Cambodia-Hungary cooperation.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This item does not announce a new law, regulation, or compliance obligation. Its long-term significance lies in documenting Cambodia’s official parliamentary diplomacy with Hungary, including a stated policy posture on peace and border dialogue, and an indication of interest in future cooperation across economic and institutional sectors.
Official Source
National Assembly of Cambodia, video update published on 10 March 2026: https://www.facebook.com/reel/923720333691267/
