Sarawak Governor receives Cambodian envoys, eyeing stronger bilateral ties
KUCHING (Aug 14): Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, received a courtesy call from a Cambodian delegation at the Astana Negeri today.
The delegation was led by Cambodia's Senior Minister in charge of Special Mission on Islamic Affairs, Neak Oknha Datuk Dr Othsman Hassan.
The visit was part of Othsman's official working trip to Sarawak from August 12 to 15.
Othsman, who is also the Special Envoy of the Cambodian Prime Minister to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and president of the Cambodian Muslim Development Foundation (CMDF), was accompanied by Rofy Othsman, Cambodian Member of Parliament and CMDF vice-president; Nasiet Othsman, adviser to the Royal Government of Cambodia and president of the Cambodian Muslim Youth Federation; and Aly Mosa, adviser to the Royal Government of Cambodia and cabinet member to Othsman.
In a Facebook post, Wan Junaidi described the visit as a symbol of friendship and high regard between Sarawak and Cambodia.
He also received two books from Othsman – Religious Harmony and Peaceful Coexistence: Cambodia Experience and A Collection of Photos of The Coordinating Mission To Release The 47 Malaysian Victims Who Have Been Detained in Banteay Meanchey Province Cambodia (Feb 9–17, 2019).
Wan Junaidi emphasised the importance of sustaining close ties through strategic cooperation in economy, trade, education, culture, and community development.
Both Wan Junaidi and Fauziah were invited by Othsman to make an official visit to Cambodia.
Concluding the meeting, Wan Junaidi expressed confidence that bilateral relations will continue to flourish for mutual benefit, reflecting the spirit of mutual respect and harmonious regional cooperation.
Also present was Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier's Department (Project Coordination for Regional Development Agencies, Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) and Islamic Affairs). cambodia courtesy call Wan Junaidi
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