AKP Phnom Penh, June 11, 2025 --

Cambodia and France are working on a roadmap to elevate their bilateral relationship to the level of a “strategic partnership.”

This commitment was highlighted during a meeting on June 10 between Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, and H.E. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, held on the sidelines of the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France.

On the occasion, President Macron expressed his pleasure at once again welcoming Samdech Thipadei to France and confirmed that he will pay an official visit to Cambodia next year.

The French President also pledged support for Cambodia to successfully host the 20th Francophonie Summit in 2026.

In response, Samdech Thipadei thanked President Macron for the warm welcome and for his continued support of Cambodia's role in the Francophonie.

Regarding bilateral ties, the Cambodian Premier expressed satisfaction with the strong relationship and ongoing cooperation between the two countries. He also commended the joint efforts to develop a roadmap toward establishing a strategic partnership.

The two leaders also exchanged views on enhancing and expanding cooperation in key areas including trade and the economy, defence and security, energy, and culture.

On multilateral cooperation, both sides discussed collaboration in various priority areas within the frameworks of ASEAN and the United Nations.

By Heng Panha