International relations

The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) yesterday entered into an agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to borrow $140 million on concessional terms to implement two programs that are consistent with Pentagonal Strategy-Phase I, said the press releases issued by both parties. ...

Japan Ambassador to Cambodia Ueno Atsushi announced the country’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) for digital development of the Kingdom, the fifth pillar of the new government’s Pentagonal Strategy outlined  by Prime Minister Hun Manet. ...

Timor-Leste has sought Cambodia’s support for the determination of 2025 as the year Timor-Leste becomes a full-fledged ASEAN member, and Cambodia responded positively to the request. ...

The China-ASEAN Civil Aviation Cooperation and Exchange Center was officially launched at a recent forum on industry cooperation in Nanning City, China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. ...

Thailand is set to collaborate with Cambodia and Vietnam to curb the menace of call center scams and fake news, as part of a recent regional initiative.   ...

Australia and Cambodia​ on Friday joined together to launch a Food Innovation Partnership to support Cambodia’s agri-food small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing new products, meeting food safety standards, and improving their market reach. ...

Peru will continue cooperating with Cambodia for the interest of both nations and peoples, reaffirmed Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra, President of Peru, in a recent congratulatory message to Dr Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia. ...

Cambodia and India have pledged to enhance further cooperation on tourism development to stimulate mutual tourist’ movement. ...

The Cambodian Prime Minister’s trip to the US reflected stronger relations between the two countries, especially when both sides have greater common interests. ...

The United States has reversed its decision to suspend $18 million in assistance to Cambodia through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) following this year’s National Election when Washington had considered the election unfair and lacked transparency. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet said that Cambodia will continue to adhere to its principle of neutrality as a member of the Non-Aligned Movement and will not take sides in any conflict. ...

President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed China’s support for Cambodia in attaining stability and development, stressing that the two nations should expand exchanges and cooperation in education, culture and youth to deepen their bilateral friendship. ...

UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres praised the Pentagonal Strategy introduced by the Cambodian government for being consistent with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ...

About 200 people attended the “2023 American-Cambodian Friendship Week”in Siem Reap on Wednesday to boost social development, promote youth education and vocational training, human resources, healthcare, and development of the tourism sector. ...

The Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) yesterday concluded its first-of-its-kind joint military-to-military humanitarian exercise in the health emergencies and disaster relief operations. ...

Cambodian Government officials, along with staff from the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), are visiting South Korea on a study tour aiming at strengthening Cambodia’s school meals programme. ...

Taking advantage of the 45th Session of the World Heritage Committee in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dr. Hang Peou, Director General of APSARA National Authority, Phan Nadi, together with the Permanent Scientific Secretary of the ICC-Angkor and Sambo Prei Kuk met with Lazare Eloundou Assomo, President ...

President of the French Republic H.E. Emmanuel Macron has expressed his willingness to continue working closely with the new Royal Government of Cambodia led by Dr. Hun Manet. ...

Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai received Dr Sonethanou Thammavong, President of the Lao Academy of Social and Economic Sciences, and Sok Touch, President of the Royal Academy of Cambodia, in the city on September 19. ...

More efforts are needed to enhance cooperation between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in industrial and supply chains for accelerated regional development, government officials and industry experts said during the 20th China-ASEAN Expo, or CAEXPO. ...

The militaries of Canada and Cambodia have demonstrated their willingness to strengthen ties and share experiences, according to General Vong Pisen, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF). ...

A high-level delegation from Turkiye is set to visit Phnom Penh for an official visit, aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries, particularly in the area of trade. Their arrival is expected next week, although no exact date has been specified. ...

France has promised to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Cambodia further in rural development, among other sectors, according to its chief envoy to Cambodia. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet will travel to the US this week and the visit is expected to attract more American investors and businessmen to Cambodia. ...