AKP Phnom Penh, May 06, 2026 --

Cambodia has successfully mobilised strong support from Francophone countries for its draft resolution during the Political Committee meeting of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF), held on May 3-4 in Siem Reap province.

According to a news release of the National Assembly, the effort reflects Cambodia’s proactive parliamentary diplomacy and its growing role on the international stage. The Cambodian delegation, led by H.E. Ouch Borith, Acting President of the Senate and Chairman of the Cambodian Parliamentary Group to the APF, played a key role in advocating for the draft resolution. Other prominent members included H.E. Chheang Vun, Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee on Economy, Finance, Banking, and Auditing, and Vice Chairman of the Cambodian Parliamentary Group to the APF, H.E. Khieu Kanharith, Vice Chairman of the Political Committee of the Cambodian Parliamentary Group to the APF, and H.E. Dr. Mok Mareth, Member of the Cambodian Parliamentary Group to the APF.

At the international forum, which brought together parliamentary representatives from 16 countries across four continents, Cambodian lawmakers actively contributed to discussions on major global political issues. Through clear arguments and effective coordination, they secured broad backing for Cambodia’s proposed resolution from influential Francophone members, including France, Switzerland, Belgium, and several African nations.

The outcome marks a significant diplomatic achievement, underscoring Cambodia’s increasing influence and the recognition of its voice within the Francophonie community.

During the meeting, Cambodian representatives also highlighted the country’s commitment to resolving disputes through peaceful and diplomatic means. They further raised awareness of the value of peace by referencing Cambodia’s historical experiences with unexploded ordnance, conveying an important message to the international community.

The discussions, chaired by the head of the Political Committee from the French Senate, addressed a range of sensitive topics, including transitional justice, the abolition of the death penalty, and the role of parliaments in promoting peace as a driver of sustainable development.

By C. Nika