AKP Phnom Penh, November 24, 2025 —

Turkish Ambassador H.E. Ülkü KOCAEFE visited on Nov. 22 O’Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province, to deliver humanitarian aid donations from the Turkish government for the displaced persons at the border area. 

H.E. Ambassador was met by Deputy Governor of Banteay Meanchey Mr. LY Sovannarith and Under Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation H.E. TY Nitor and their teams at the Chan Sy Samaki Rattanaram Pagoda, where the make shift shelter is located. 

Deputy Governor briefed the Ambassador of the border situation as well as the conditions and services provided at the shelter and thanked the Turkish government for their contributions. 

Ambassador Kocaefe said that she was visiting the displaced persons to bring them the best wishes of the Turkish people and donations provided by the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority, Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Türkiye. Donations mainly consist of food, solar lights, blankets, mosquito nets, hygiene articles and medication.   

“We hope that our humble contributions will help you and ease some of your difficulties in these dire times. This is my second time visiting the Banteay Meanchey province and observing the huge burden the border situation has put on the local civilian population in the region and the humanitarian crisis it has created. Our sincere wish is that the conditions will normalize as soon as possible and will allow you to go back to your homes, your lands and your daily routines,” she said. 

H.E. Ambassador added that Türkiye is a staunch supporter of peaceful solutions through dialogue and diplomacy. The Turkish government had earlier welcomed the Joint Declaration signed in Kuala Lumpur between Cambodia and Thailand and commended all efforts towards the signing of this declaration, expressing her believe that this Joint Declaration would contribute to regional peace and stability in Southeast Asia.

Emphasising the rapidly enhancing relations between Türkiye and Cambodia Ambassador said that “although we are far from each other by distance, Türkiye and Cambodia is getting closer by heart and our people establish closer bonds and understanding. As the Turkish Embassy we are happy to be here today as a testimony of our good relations and growing friendship.”

AKP