On 10 March 2026, Minister of Planning Bin Traich received Vladanka Andreeva, the newly appointed United Nations Resident Coordinator in Cambodia, for a courtesy call and working discussion at the Ministry of Planning. The meeting followed her appointment on 10 January 2026.
According to the ministry, accompanying participants included representatives of UNFPA, UNICEF, FAO, and WFP.
Official Discussion Points
The ministry stated that the minister welcomed the new UN Resident Coordinator and noted the United Nations’ role in supporting Cambodia’s economic and social development. He also reaffirmed the Royal Government of Cambodia’s emphasis on cooperation with the United Nations and development partners in implementing national development policy and pursuing the Sustainable Development Goals.
During the discussion, both sides exchanged views on several issues related to national development and cooperation between Cambodia and the United Nations.
A specific topic identified in the ministry’s account was the situation of Cambodian migrant workers returning from abroad and displaced persons affected by conflict conditions along the Cambodia–Thailand border. The minister highlighted the importance of cooperation among relevant institutions and development partners to support livelihood recovery and create appropriate job opportunities for returning workers.
Relevance to Governance and Development Coordination
The post records an official engagement between the Ministry of Planning and the United Nations leadership in Cambodia. Its long-term relevance lies in documenting that border-related displacement and return migration were discussed within a government-development partner coordination setting, with attention to livelihoods and employment support.
Official Source
Ministry of Planning Facebook post, published on 10 March 2026.
