Cambodia Marks United Nations Day 2026 With UN Agencies in Phnom Penh
Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn and UN Resident Coordinator Vladanka Andreeva co-presided over a ceremony in Phnom Penh on 22 October 2026 to celebrate United Nations Day.
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Cambodia’s government and the United Nations marked United Nations Day 2026 at a ceremony in Phnom Penh on 22 October.
Key points
- Cambodia celebrated United Nations Day 2026 at a ceremony in Phnom Penh on 22 October.
- It was co-presided over by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and UN Resident Coordinator Vladanka Andreeva.
- Senior government officials and staff of UN agencies in Cambodia attended.
- UN Day is marked every year on 24 October, the anniversary of the UN Charter coming into force in 1945.
The celebration was co-presided over by Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Vladanka Andreeva, the UN Resident Coordinator in Cambodia. Senior officials of the Royal Government, representatives of other institutions and staff from UN agencies working in Cambodia attended.
What is United Nations Day?
United Nations Day is held every year on 24 October, the anniversary of the day the UN Charter came into force in 1945. UN offices and member states mark it with events in the days around that date.
Cambodia and the UN
Cambodia joined the United Nations in 1955. The UN Resident Coordinator leads the UN country team, which brings together the UN agencies, funds and programmes working in Cambodia.
Frequently asked questions
When is United Nations Day?
Every year on 24 October, marking the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945.
Who is the UN Resident Coordinator in Cambodia?
Vladanka Andreeva, who co-presided over Cambodia’s UN Day 2026 ceremony with Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn.
D’après les informations de Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP), avec son autorisation.
