AKP Phnom Penh, August 16, 2025 --

Indian Ambassador to Cambodia has emphasised the longstanding civilisational ties and strong bilateral relations between India and Cambodia, and noted that India is happy to be part of Cambodia’s socio-economic growth and Cambodia’s heritage conservation, capacity building through scholarships and training programmes, Quick Impact Projects, mine action cooperation, and growing defence engagement.

H.E. Ambassador H.E. Vanlalvawna Bawitlung made the remarks at a reception held in Phnom Penh last evening to mark the 79th anniversary of India’s independence.

“The event celebrated not only India’s achievements but also the deep and enduring friendship between India and Cambodia,” stressed H.E. Vanlalvawna Bawitlung, inviting all present to be part of this shared journey toward greater people-to-people ties and economic collaboration.

As the Chief Guest, H.E. Neth Pheaktra, Cambodian Minister of Information, commended India’s remarkable progress since independence, recognising its emergence as a champion of self-reliance and a key player in both regional and global affairs. 

He underscored the deep-rooted Cambodia–India friendship, spanning politics, defence and security, trade and investment, tourism, education, agriculture, health, demining, culture, and people-to-people connectivity. 

He also recalled significant Cambodian high-level visits to India between 2000 and 202, and expressed sincere appreciation for India’s vital role in Cambodia’s peace and reconstruction during the early 1990s, as well as its continued support for the Kingdom’s socio-economic growth, particularly through the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme, which has greatly enhanced Cambodia’s human resource capacity.

Guests were further treated to captivating Indian classical dance and yoga performances, offering a glimpse into the richness of India’s cultural heritage and the enduring global appeal of yoga.

(Photo: Embassy of India)

By C. Nika