Co-founder of Daubay Film Production: “The Warm Smiles and Helpful Nature of the Cambodian People Remain Fond Memories of Cambodia”

On the afternoon of 17 October 2026, Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei HUN Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, received a courtesy call from Ms Nurgul Daubayeva, Co-founder and Chief Producer of Daubay Film Production, on the occasion of Samdech Thipadei’s official visit to Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, from 16 to 17 October 2026.

During the meeting, the company’s co-founder briefed Samdech Thipadei on the four-month filming project her company had undertaken in Cambodia, with filming taking place in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap Province. She expressed her profound gratitude to the Royal Government of Cambodia, particularly the Ministry of Tourism, for its assistance and support throughout the film production process, which contributed to its successful completion. She added that her company had fond memories of Cambodia, particularly its rich cultural heritage and traditions and the warmth, friendliness, and helpfulness of its people, qualities she considered rare. She noted that these experiences had left a lasting impression on her and her crew, inspiring them to return to Cambodia in the future and making them feel at home in the country.

In response, Samdech Thipadei expressed his pleasure at hearing firsthand about the company’s positive impressions and fond memories of Cambodia and its people. He noted that these experiences reflected the strong people-to-people ties between the two countries. He added that the film produced in Cambodia would help the Kazakh people gain a better understanding of Cambodia and could also help attract tourists from Kazakhstan and around the world. Samdech Thipadei reaffirmed that Cambodia would always welcome Daubay Film Production and the people of Kazakhstan, assuring the company that the Royal Government and relevant ministries, particularly the Ministry of Tourism, would continue to facilitate and support business activities, travel, and investment by Kazakh nationals and businesses in Cambodia.

Before concluding the meeting, Samdech Thipadei commended Daubay Film Production for choosing Cambodia as a filming destination and helping to showcase the country to the world through cinema. He encouraged the company to continue collaborating with the Royal Government of Cambodia and to maintain close engagement with relevant Cambodian institutions, which stood ready to provide the necessary support.

(Unofficial Translation)