On July 19, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, led a Cambodian delegation to attend the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and related meetings, taking place in Manila, Republic of the Philippines, from July 18 to 24, 2026.
The visit is at the invitation of Philippine Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro. This year’s meetings are held under the theme “Navigating Our Future, Together”, focusing on discussing and following up implementation of the outcomes of the 48th ASEAN Summit, as well as exchanging views on geopolitical, security, regional and international issues of common concern.
During the visit, the Deputy Prime Minister will also attend activities marking the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), an important foundation for promoting regional peace, stability and cooperation over the past five decades.
In addition to meetings within the ASEAN framework, he will attend meetings under the Mekong cooperation framework and the 5th Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development. He will also hold bilateral meetings with foreign ministers and leaders of partner countries to strengthen friendship and further deepen effective bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
By: Pai Sokhim
