AKP Phnom Penh, October 23, 2026 —

Cambodia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its longstanding partnership with the United Nations (UN), underscoring the importance of peace, multilateral cooperation and sustainable development in building a resilient, inclusive and prosperous future.

The commitment was highlighted by H.E. Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, during his remarks at the United Nations Day 2026 commemoration held at Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh on the evening of Oct. 22, marking 71 years of partnership between Cambodia and the UN.

In his remarks, H.E. Prak Sokhonn expressed Cambodia’s appreciation for the UN’s longstanding contributions to peacebuilding, post-conflict reconstruction and sustainable development in the Kingdom.

He highlighted Cambodia’s contributions to UN peacekeeping operations since 2006 and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to the peaceful settlement of disputes, respect for international law and multilateralism.

The Deputy Prime Minister also underscored the importance of continued cooperation in addressing humanitarian challenges, tackling climate change and ensuring Cambodia’s smooth and sustainable graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category in 2029.

He reaffirmed Cambodia’s determination to deepen its partnership with the UN, guided by the shared conviction that peace is the foundation, partnership is the strength, and sustainable development is the shared destination, towards a resilient, inclusive and prosperous future for all.

For her part, Ms. Vladanka Andreeva, UN Resident Coordinator in Cambodia, stressed the importance of international solidarity and multilateral cooperation in addressing global challenges.

She highlighted the UN’s partnership with the Royal Government of Cambodia and development partners in advancing sustainable development, strengthening institutions and expanding access to essential services and opportunities.

Ms. Andreeva also emphasised the importance of achieving tangible results and ensuring that no one is left behind.

Echoing the late King Norodom Sihanouk’s message, “Khmer United, Khmer Strong” (ខ្មែររួបរួម ខ្មែរខ្លាំង), she expressed the aspiration to extend the same spirit of unity to the international community through the message, “Nations United, Nations Strong.”

By C. Nika