Manila, Feb. 13 -- Cambodian Ambassador to the Philippines Phan Peuv on Thursday said it is a "great honor and privilege" to work with the Marcos administration, citing the improved ties between Cambodia and the Philippines during his tour of duty.

In a farewell call at Malacanan Palace in Manila, Phan expressed gratitude to the Philippine government for its unwavering support and commitment to enhance the two nations' bilateral relations.

"For the past three years, I have been privileged to work with you to further push our bilateral relations and cooperation in common areas," Phan told Marcos, as quoted by the Presidential Communications Office.

Phan served as Cambodia's ambassador to the Philippines for three years since 2022.

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