The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is the government authority in Cambodia responsible for foreign affairs, international cooperation, diplomatic relations, and coordination of the country’s external policy framework. Its regulatory scope covers diplomatic engagement, treaty and multilateral coordination, consular affairs, international representation, and oversight of policy alignment affecting cross-border cooperation, governance, and compliance with foreign policy mandates. This page serves as a central hub for tracking policy updates, regulatory developments, governance measures, and enforcement-related activities connected to Cambodia’s foreign affairs and international cooperation framework.
Cambodia sent Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn to the 25th ASEAN-European Union Ministerial Meeting in Brunei, linking the country’s foreign policy engagement with regional diplomacy. The visit also included an official bilateral program in Brunei Darussalam, reflecting Cambodia’s role in ASEAN diplomatic cooperation.
Cambodia and Japan signed exchange documents for a yen loan supporting flood protection and drainage infrastructure in Phnom Penh. The financing covers a major urban infrastructure project valued at JPY 6.908 billion, or about USD 46 million.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn met with Paola Pampaloni of the European External Action Service to review Cambodia-EU cooperation and exchange views on recent developments related to the Cambodia-Thailand border situation. The meeting also noted EU humanitarian assistance for Cambodian displaced people affected by the conflict.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the European Union’s Directorate-General for International Partnerships co-chaired a Sub-Group on Cooperation meeting to review ongoing Cambodia-EU cooperation and discuss future priorities. The discussions covered energy, education, governance, public financial management, social protection, agriculture, investment, environment, climate change, Global Gateway, and ASEAN cooperation.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said Secretary of State Un Kheang met with India’s Secretary (East) P. Kumaran to discuss bilateral cooperation across trade, investment, defense, demining, culture, human resources development, and people-to-people exchange. The Cambodian side also briefed India on recent developments in the Cambodia-Thailand border situation and reiterated Cambodia’s adherence to the ceasefire agreement and commitment to a peaceful resolution.
From 17 to 21 March 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation sent a delegation from the National Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations to India for meetings with Indian foreign affairs and academic institutions. The discussions focused on practical cooperation for training Cambodian diplomats, professional exchanges, specialized courses, and broader Cambodia-India cooperation in human resource and institutional development.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn received India’s Secretary (East) P. Kumaran in Phnom Penh to discuss bilateral cooperation across trade, investment, tourism, culture, connectivity, defence and security, and human resource development. The meeting also covered preparations for future high-level visits and an update on recent developments along the Cambodia-Thailand border.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said Secretary of State Sun Sovanna met France Volontaires Director General Yann Delaunay to discuss expanding Cambodia-France volunteer missions and preparations linked to the 2026 Francophonie Summit. The meeting also noted the recent signing of a bilateral agreement on international exchange and solidarity volunteering and the strengthened role of France Volontaires in Cambodia.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in cooperation with the ASEAN-Japan Centre, organized a workshop on promoting ASEAN awareness for university students in Phnom Penh on 19 March 2026. Around 100 students from various universities participated in the event, which aimed to strengthen public understanding of ASEAN and its community-building process.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Embassy of Japan in Cambodia signed an Exchange of Notes amending Japan’s grant assistance for the Expansion of the Water Supply System in Ta Khmau. The grant amount is increased from JPY 3.421 billion (about USD 22 million) to JPY 3.568 billion (about USD 23 million).
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