H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn Affirms Cambodia's UN Partnership as LDC Graduation Nears

PHNOM PENH — October 24, 2026: Cambodia will continue to strengthen its partnership with the United Nations as it prepares for graduation from Least Developed Country status in 2029, H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn said on the evening of 22 October, reaffirming the Kingdom's commitment to peace, multilateralism and international law at a UN Day 2026 commemoration.

Addressing guests at Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh, H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, who also serves as Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, underscored continued cooperation on humanitarian challenges and climate action alongside the LDC transition. He set out the guiding conviction behind Cambodia's approach — that peace is the foundation, partnership is the strength, and sustainable development is the shared destination — and expressed Cambodia's appreciation for the UN's longstanding contributions to peacebuilding, post-conflict reconstruction and sustainable development.

Photo: MFAIC (Cambodia)-NEWS
He highlighted Cambodia's contributions to UN peacekeeping since 2006 as evidence of the Kingdom's commitment to peaceful dispute settlement and multilateralism, and reaffirmed Cambodia's intention to deepen its partnership with the UN toward a resilient, inclusive and prosperous future for all.

Ms. Vladanka Andreeva, UN Resident Coordinator in Cambodia, emphasised international solidarity and multilateral cooperation in addressing global challenges. She highlighted the UN's partnership with the Royal Government and development partners in advancing sustainable development, strengthening institutions and expanding access to essential services and opportunities, stressing the importance of tangible results and leaving no one behind.

Drawing on the words of the late King Norodom Sihanouk, she invoked "Khmer United, Khmer Strong" and said she hoped to see it realised at the United Nations as "Nations United, Nations Strong."

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC), Cambodia (Telegram)
Published: 23 October 2026


Reported by The Khmer Daily Network