Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, will lead a Cambodian delegation to the 11th Mekong–Lancang Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, to be held in Beijing, China, on November 3–4, 2026.
His participation follows an invitation from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and aims to further strengthen cooperation among Mekong–Lancang member countries.
At the meeting, the foreign ministers of member countries will review progress in implementing the Five-Year Plan of Action on Mekong–Lancang Cooperation (2023–2027) and exchange views on future directions and priorities for expanding cooperation.
Discussions will also focus on strengthening friendship, solidarity and mutual support among member countries, promoting sustainable development, and enhancing social and cultural connectivity in the Mekong–Lancang subregion.
During his visit to China, Prak Sokhonn plans to hold bilateral talks with Wang Yi on strengthening Cambodia–China relations and cooperation, and to exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest. The 11th meeting will be co-chaired by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and the Thai foreign minister. Key agenda items include reviewing past cooperation, setting future directions and strengthening joint responses to shared challenges, such as combating transnational crime, managing water resources and addressing transboundary environmental pollution.
For Cambodia, Mekong–Lancang cooperation is important for promoting socioeconomic development, reducing poverty and developing agriculture, tourism, infrastructure and natural resource management. The forum also offers Cambodia an opportunity to strengthen diplomatic relations, expand cooperation with countries in the region and advance the interests of people living along the Mekong River.
Overall, “the 11th Mekong–Lancang Foreign Ministers’ Meeting focuses on strengthening cooperation and regional development”.
