Cambodia and Israel Agree to Strengthen Consultative Mechanisms for New Opportunities
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Israeli President Isaac Herzog met on the sidelines of the CICA Summit in Baku. They affirmed progress in their nearly 60-year relationship and agreed to further strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, education, tourism, and labor.
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