AKP Phnom Penh, February 25, 2026 --

A high-level French parliamentary delegation has concluded a strategic field visit to two NGOs in Cambodia, focusing on human resource development and the strengthening of "people-to-people" diplomacy between the two nations.

The visit, coordinated by the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia, aimed to deepen parliamentary ties while providing French lawmakers with a first-hand look at humanitarian efforts and vocational training initiatives supported by French civil society.

Led by H.E. Thomas Lam, President of the France-Cambodia Parliamentary Friendship Group, the delegation visited two prominent French-led NGOs: Enfants du Mékong (Children of the Mekong) and Pour un Sourire d’Enfant (PSE).

The mission highlighted the Cambodian National Assembly's proactive role in facilitating international partnerships to support the Royal Government’s national agenda on poverty reduction and educational reform. According to official statements, the delegation’s assessment focused on three strategic pillars:

Vocational Training: Evaluating skill-building centres designed to meet the evolving demands of the Cambodian labour market.
Educational Equity: Reviewing scholarship systems and management structures that support vulnerable children and students from remote provinces.
Welfare and Security: Inspecting housing facilities and learning environments to ensure a safe, supportive atmosphere for youth development.

"The development of youth is the strongest foundation for the future of France-Cambodia friendship," H.E. Thomas Lam stated, reaffirming the French National Assembly’s commitment to supporting Cambodia’s human capital growth.

He praised the Cambodian legislature for its close cooperation in bridging institutional diplomacy with grassroots impact.

Cambodian parliamentary officials characterised the visit as a tangible success for "parliamentary diplomacy," noting that such engagements move beyond legislative dialogue to touch the lives of citizens – the core of international cooperation.

By K. Rithy Reak