At the 20th plenary meeting of the Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization Committee) of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on November 6, 2026, Ambassador Yeung Chan Sophea, Cambodia’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, outlined the country’s contribution to international peacekeeping. He said Cambodia had gone from hosting UN peacekeeping operations to actively taking part in missions that uphold global peace and security.
Ambassador Yeung Chan Sophea also outlined Cambodia’s priorities for making UN peacekeeping operations more effective and reaffirmed its full commitment to continuing to support and participate in these missions. Cambodia’s participation reflects its determination to help address challenges and promote international peace and security.
Cambodia’s position reflects its continued support for multilateralism and its willingness to share responsibility with the international community for maintaining global peace and stability. As a member of that community, Cambodia is committed to continuing to advance peace, security and cooperation among nations through UN peacekeeping operations. By Sopheak.
