Background
On 9 March 2026, Meas Kim Heng, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received a courtesy call from Milena Caridad Zaldivar Piedra, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba to Cambodia, at the ministry.
According to the ministry, the meeting reviewed the positive momentum in Cambodia-Cuba relations and served as a discussion on bilateral cooperation and matters of regional and international concern.
Key Discussions
Both sides welcomed progress in Cambodia-Cuba relations and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation. The sectors specifically identified were health, education, agriculture, and tourism.
The two sides also exchanged views on recent developments relating to the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict, as well as regional and international issues of mutual concern.
Reference Value
This item provides an official record of a diplomatic meeting involving Cambodia and Cuba, including the cooperation sectors expressly identified by both sides and confirmation that the Cambodia-Thailand border situation formed part of the discussion. It is relevant for tracking Cambodia’s bilateral relations and the ministry’s stated diplomatic engagements on regional security issues.
Official Source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Facebook post published on 10 March 2026: source.
