Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television

France backs Cambodia's border dispute resolution through international law

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Preah Sihanouk Province TV, July 10 — Today, Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen met with French Ambassador to Cambodia Jacques Pellet. France said it is prepared to provide documents related to Cambodia's border issues in support of Cambodia's efforts to resolve the disputes through international law and international judicial channels. The meeting was held at the Senate in Phnom Penh, as Ambassador Pellet was completing his term and departing.

Ambassador Pellet looked back on his 30 years of diplomatic cooperation with Cambodia and affirmed Cambodia's development achievements. He said France and Cambodia will continue to strengthen cooperation in healthcare, legal affairs, the economy, education, defense, water resources and cultural heritage protection, and will promote exchanges within the framework of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie. French President Emmanuel Macron plans to visit Cambodia in 2026 to attend the Francophonie Summit.

Senate President Hun Sen thanked France for its long-standing support, particularly in cultural heritage protection and investment, and proposed deepening related cooperation, including the promotion of the French language. He reiterated Cambodia's position of peacefully resolving border disputes and looked forward to France providing the relevant border documents to help resolve the issue properly.

Reporter: Nget Pisan

Editor: Yaguang Xiao