Cambodia’s politics, diplomacy and regional affairs. · 1,110 អត្ថបទ
In a significant development for Cambodian transportation, a fleet of high-speed locomotives has made its way to Sihanoukville from Japan. Representing the epitome of modern engineering, the 11 KiHa 183 Series DMU high-speed passenger locomotives set out on their journey from Hakodate Port on April 15, 2024. These locomotives were specifically commissioned by Royal Railway…
On April 25, 2024, Cambodia and the European Union marked a significant step in their ongoing partnership by co-chairing the 12th installment of the Cambodia-European Union Joint Committee. This critical gathering, serving as a biannual dialogue mechanism, was co-chaired by His Excellency MEAS Kim Heng, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and…
In a significant move towards reinforcing regional cooperation and mutual development, Cambodia and Laos have announced their intention to enhance their Comprehensive and Long-Lasting Strategic Partnership. This decision underscores the shared goal of both nations to foster a stronger, more unified Southeast Asia through collaborative efforts in various crucial areas including economic development, security, and…
On a significant day marked by diplomatic engagement and international cooperation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation witnessed a pivotal moment on the 25th of April, 2024. The gathering was to honor the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations (NIDIR) and the Asia…
In a pivotal gathering hosted in Brussels, Belgium, on April 24, 2024, Her Excellency TOUCH Sopharath, Under Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia, alongside Mr. Mario Ronconi, Head of Unit of the Directorate General of International Partnerships of the European Union, took the helm of the Subgroup…
In a meeting held on 24 April 2024, His Excellency KHUON Phonrattanak, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, welcomed His Excellency Ambassador Goran Aleksic, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, to Cambodia. Ambassador Aleksic, serving as the Special Envoy of the…
His Excellency KUNG Phoak, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and ASEAN SOM Leader of Cambodia, recently participated in the ASEAN Future Forum held in Hanoi, Vietnam on 23 April 2024. This notable event saw the presence of esteemed diplomats, policymakers, and thought leaders from ASEAN Member States and…
The 14th meeting between the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) and the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) marked a significant step towards fortifying friendship and solidarity between the two nations and peoples. President of the CPP, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, and General Secretary of the LPRP, Thongloun Sisoulith, reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bonds and achieving…
The Kingdom of Cambodia was honored to host the President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, His Excellency Thongloun SISOULITH, for a noteworthy two-day state visit commencing on April 23, 2024. The visit underscores the continuing commitment to fortify relations and foster closer ties between the two neighboring countries. Upon his arrival in Phnom Penh,…
Cambodia and China have committed to enhancing their partnership by establishing two groundbreaking corridors aimed at fostering growth and prosperity between the two nations. The announcement follows the 7th Cambodia-China Intergovernmental Coordination Committee (Cam-China ICC) meeting, co-chaired by Wang Yi, China’s Foreign Minister, and Sun Chanthol, Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister and First-Vice Chairman of the…
The OCIC Group marked Earth Day 2024 by inaugurating its new Green Oasis initiative in Koh Pich, Phnom Penh on April 22. Green Oasis has set an ambitious goal to introduce 1 million trees into Cambodia’s growing urban landscapes as part of a wider effort to usher in sustainable communities and improve access to public…
Prime Minister Hun Manet has made a compelling argument for the broader application of digital technologies as a tool to bridge inequalities intensified by the Covid-19 pandemic. His remarks came during the keynote speech at the 80th Annual Meeting of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP), held in…
In a significant diplomatic move, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, the Cambodian President of the Senate, welcomed Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the CPP headquarters, marking an important moment of international cooperation. This meeting, which took place on Monday, April 22, underscores the ongoing dialogue and strengthened ties between Cambodia and China. Wang Yi, who…
