Phnom Penh (FN), Sept. 17 -- The UK government expressed the intention to request for Cambodia’s assistance to support her in becoming ASEAN dialogue partner following official Brexit, according to Heather Wheeler PM, parliamentary under-secretary of state, minister for Asia and the Pacific at Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the United Kingdom.

The British high-ranking diplomat stated during a meeting with Cambodian Minister of Foreign Affairs Prak Sokhonn, held at the ministry on Tuesday.

“Regarding ASEAN issue, Wheeler expressed hope that Cambodia would support the UK to be ASEAN dialogue partner after Brexit in the near future,” Meas Kimheng, under secretary of state of foreign affairs ministry, quoted Heather Wheeler.

Minister Prak Sokhonn announced to support Wheeler’s request, according to Kimheng.

Both sides expressed satisfaction over the improved relations and cooperation between Cambodia and UK.
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