Pakistan and Cambodia have agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, and parliamentary exchanges following high-level talks held during an official visit by Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani to Phnom Penh.

Leading a senior parliamentary delegation, the chairman met President of the Senate of Cambodia Hun Sen, where both sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations, enhance parliamentary cooperation, and expand political, economic, and people-to-people engagement. The meeting underscored a shared commitment to elevating Pakistan–Cambodia relations through sustained dialogue and institutional collaboration.

During the talks, the two leaders explored new avenues for cooperation in trade, investment, and parliamentary exchanges, emphasizing the importance of closer institutional links and mutual economic benefit. Officials said the discussions reflected a strong resolve to broaden the scope of bilateral ties beyond traditional diplomacy.

As part of the visit, the Cambodian side hosted an official dinner in honour of the Pakistani delegation, highlighting the warm and friendly relations between the two countries.

Earlier, Chairman Gilani arrived in Phnom Penh with a high-level delegation and was accorded a warm reception at Techo International Airport. He was received by senior Cambodian officials, including the second vice president of the Cambodian Senate, Dr Thun Vathana; Head of the Cambodia–Pakistan Senate Friendship Group, Angi Chanfal; and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Cambodia Zahiruddin Babar Thethem.

During his official engagements, the chairman visited Cambodia’s Independence Monument, where he laid a floral wreath to pay tribute to the country’s national heroes. He also paid respects at the Royal Memorial Statue of the late King Father Preah Borom Ratanak Kaoudh, reflecting Pakistan’s respect for Cambodia’s history and national legacy.

The visit also included an official reception ceremony at the Solidarity Palace of the Cambodian Senate, where Hun Sen welcomed the Pakistani chairman. Both leaders reviewed the guard of honour before formal introductions of the delegations.

Officials described the visit as an important step toward strengthening parliamentary diplomacy, expanding economic cooperation, and reinforcing people-to-people ties between Pakistan and Cambodia.