National
Cambodia and Canada hold bilateral talks in Phnom Penh
PHNOM PENH, 13 February 2026 (KPT) – Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn met Alan Bowman, Director General for Southeast Asia and Oceania at Global Affairs Canada, during the Canadian official’s visit to Phnom Penh for the second round of bilateral consultations.
Prak Sokhonn welcomed the talks, citing “positive momentum” in relations and expressing hope for further progress following the first round of consultations. He thanked Canada for supporting Cambodia’s preparations to host the 2026 Francophonie Summit.
Bowman reaffirmed Canada’s backing for the summit, saying Canadian leaders were committed to attending and ready to share experience in organising major international events.
He voiced confidence the consultations would expand cooperation. The Cambodian foreign minister also briefed Bowman on recent developments in the Cambodia–Thailand border issue, noting Canada’s support for efforts toward a peaceful settlement.
-
National2 months agoCambodia Expands Free ID Services While Introducing Clear Fee Structure for Administrative Documents
-
National3 weeks agoCambodia proposes trilateral anti‑crime liaison mechanism with Laos, Vietnam
-
National2 weeks agoPM Hun Manet to visit China as trade surges and investment deepens
-
National2 weeks agoCambodia says four soldiers injured in border blast, investigation launched
-
National1 month agoSamdech Techo Hun Sen Says Cambodia Can Meet Defence Needs Through Domestic Production
-
National2 weeks agoCambodia opens new distribution hub to expand market access for local businesses
-
Opinion2 months agoFrom Connectivity to Resilience: How Japan’s Strategic Shift Could Transform Cambodia’s Next Development Phase
-
Economy2 months agoCambodia Welcomes 1 Million Tourists in Q1, But Arrivals Fall Sharply Amid Regional Pressures