Cambodia, Laos Supreme Courts to Enhance Cooperation

Cambodia, Laos Supreme Courts to Enhance Cooperation

On the afternoon of 5 May 2025, Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei HUN Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, received a courtesy call from Her Excellency Viengthong Siphandone, President of the Supreme People’s Court of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, at the Peace Palace.

During the meeting, Her Excellency Viengthong Siphandone expressed her sincere gratitude to the Samdech Borvor Thipadei for the courtesy visit. She stated that the main purpose of her visit to Cambodia was to strengthen and broaden the relationship and cooperation between the supreme courts of both nations, thereby further deepening the bonds of friendship between them. Her Excellency also informed Samdech Borvor Thipadei that, with the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on Judicial Cooperation scheduled for tomorrow, the two supreme judicial institutions will exchange experiences and information, collaborate in combating transnational crimes, including human trafficking, illegal drug trafficking, and online scams, and continue their cooperation in international forums.

In response, Samdech Borvor Thipadei expressed his satisfaction with the strong relations between the two countries, which were upgraded to the level of a “Comprehensive and Long-term Strategic Partnership” in 2019. Samdech Borvor Thipadei emphasised that the strong bond of friendship between the two countries is a legacy passed down by previous generations of leaders, and that the Royal Government of Cambodia of the 7th Legislature of the National Assembly will continue to deepen this relationship. He also highlighted the steady progress of Cambodia–Laos cooperation in various sectors, particularly in national defence, security, energy, and trade. Samdech Borvor Thipadei also highly appreciated the progress in cooperation between the Supreme Courts of the two countries, underscoring that this growing partnership will significantly contribute to law enforcement efforts to combat and thwart cross-border crimes, including cybercrime, human trafficking, and drug trafficking.

Samdech Borvor Thipadei also expressed support for and encouraged the judicial institutions of both countries to further strengthen and broaden their cooperation and relations at all levels.

SP-SPTM: Unofficial Translation