International relations

Cambodian businesses will soon have the opportunity to promote their products and expand commercial ties with South Korean buyers, as the Kingdom prepares for an upcoming starring role at the “2026 ASEAN Panorama” exhibition, launched this week in Seoul by the ASEAN-Korea Centre (AKC). ...

The head of the Kingdom’s logistics council has highlighted the importance of digitalisation in the transportation system, along with faster and more transparent cross-border procedures that meet international standards. ...

The UK government has announced a £1.6 million ($2.17 million) funding package to support mine clearance and explosive ordnance risk education in Cambodia for another year.   ...

Cambodia will initiate a compulsory conciliation process with Thailand under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), following Bangkok’s decision to unilaterally terminate a key bilateral agreement on overlapping maritime claims. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has announced that Cambodia has decided to pursue the mechanism of compulsory conciliation under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to seek a peaceful, rules-based resolution to overlapping maritime claims with Thailand, following Bangkok’s unilateral withdrawal from ...

The Ministry of National Defence has warned that gunfire was heard in the O’Smach area this morning, April 29, during an inspection visit by the Military Attaché Corps to Phnom Penh (MACPP), noting that the display appeared to be contrary to the spirit of the ...

A $300 million fund package has been approved by World Bank’s executive directors for Cambodia to improve transport links and logistics capacity which would benefit over 1.6 million road users and communities along the Asian Highway 21 (AH21) corridor. ...

Minister of Labour and Vocational Training Heng Sour has highlighted Cambodia’s strong implementation model of Work-Based Learning (WBL) in developing workforce skills within the context of modern technology. ...

An upcoming Cambodia–China Martial Arts Performance will take place at the northern courtyard of Bayon Temple on the morning of April 30, showcasing a spectacular collaboration between the traditional martial arts of both nations.   ...

Cambodia continued to urge Thailand to respect the 16 points of the December 27 Joint Statement, as the foreign ministers of both nations met in Brunei. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the ceasefire, as well as a peaceful resolution to the border dispute. ...

Cambodia has warned that if Thailand decides to withdraw from the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), it would be deeply regrettable and represent a major departure from the spirit of cooperation between the two nations. ...

The Government of Japan has donated ten garbage trucks to the Ministry of Environment, as part of the two nation’s ongoing cooperation in environmental protection. Japanese ambassador Ueno Atsushi presented the trucks to environment minister Eang Sophalleth this morning, April 27. ...

Cambodia has welcomed two Indonesian military officers who are joining the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT). The team is tasked with monitoring the implementation of border measures between Cambodia and Thailand, explained the Ministry of National Defence. ...

Cambodia and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening cooperation and partnership in support of sustainable and inclusive development, with Cambodia also requesting continued support in two priority sectors. ...

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun yesterday, April 22. During the meeting, he described the situation on the Cambodia-Thailand border and reaffirmed Cambodia’s position to adhere to the principles of peace. ...

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defense Minister Dong Jun are set to hold further meetings with Cambodian leaders on Thursday, following a “2+2” strategic dialogue that brings together foreign and defense chiefs to deepen political and security ties. ...

On April 21, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) announced in a statement that Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Defence Minister Tea Seiha will meet with their Chinese counterparts, Wang Yi and Dong Jun, to co-chair the inaugural “2+2” Strategic Dialogue. ...

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Cambodia’s Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training have signed a Record of Discussions on the “Skilled Workforce Development to Meet Industry Demands in Cambodia”. ...

Cambodia has formally protested continued activities by Thai armed forces that violate its sovereignty and territorial integrity along multiple sections of the shared border, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. ...

French President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed he will visit Cambodia in November when Phnom Penh hosts the Francophonie Summit from November 14 to 16, 2026. ...

Cambodia has secured over $30 million from the United States under a five-year agreement to strengthen its health sector, as well as advance shared global health goals, including joint fight against infectious diseases. ...

Senior Cambodian officials have warned that Thailand’s use of cluster munitions has not only caused damage to a World Heritage site but also poses long-term risks to national security and the Kingdom’s tourism industry.   ...

The UN in Cambodia and the Kingdom’s government have reached a formal agreement to strengthen cooperation in the tourism sector, with the goal of enhancing governance and accelerating progress toward sustainable development goals in the Kingdom. ...

Senate president Hun Sen reiterated Cambodia’s position regarding the ongoing border dispute with Thailand as he met with the newly appointed Singaporean ambassador, today, April 2. ...