On the morning of November 6, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received Senen Tiemsin Mangalile, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Cambodia, for a courtesy call at the ministry. The meeting demonstrated the continued friendship between Cambodia and the Philippines and their shared willingness to strengthen their partnership and deepen cooperation for the mutual benefit of the two countries and their peoples.
The Deputy Prime Minister commended the Philippines’ efforts as ASEAN Chair in 2026 to promote regional peace and stability, as well as its support for the peaceful resolution of the Cambodia–Thailand border dispute.
During the meeting, the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in several priority areas, including political dialogue, defence and security, trade, investment, agriculture, tourism and people-to-people exchanges.
The discussions also highlighted the importance of maintaining dialogue, mutual understanding and cooperation within regional frameworks to contribute to peace, security and stability in the ASEAN region.
In addition, the two sides discussed preparations for the fifth meeting of the Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation, which Cambodia will host in 2027, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. This significant anniversary is not only an occasion to recall seven decades of friendship, but also an important opportunity for both countries to review past achievements and set new directions for future cooperation. The continued strengthening of Cambodia–Philippines relations is expected to promote people-to-people exchanges, expand economic opportunities and advance shared interests in the ASEAN region. Article by: Sopheak
