Cambodia

King Sihamoni Returns to Beijing for Checkup; Hun Sen Serves as Acting Head of State

King Norodom Sihamoni and Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk left for Beijing on September 1. Senate President Hun Sen serves as acting head of state during the King’s absence.

Hun Manet Orders Continued Crackdown on Online Scam Networks

Hun Manet urged law enforcement to sustain pressure on online scam networks and pursue smaller, concealed operations.

Hun Sen Proposes Parliamentary Observers and Mediator Network to Prevent War

At ISC-2 in Phnom Penh on August 27, Senate President Hun Sen called for more active parliamentary diplomacy and proposed ceasefire observers and an international network of parliamentary mediators.

Hun Manet Urges Continued International Attention to Cambodia–Thailand Border Tensions

Hun Manet said the border situation remained fragile despite the ceasefire and called for peaceful solutions within international legal frameworks.

Hun Sen Encourages Saudi Investment in Cambodian Agricultural Processing

Senate President Hun Sen discussed investment, agricultural processing and closer bilateral ties with Saudi Arabia’s new ambassador.

Hun Sen Plans Official Visit to Russia Following Putin’s Invitation

Senate President Hun Sen discussed a possible visit to Russia and closer bilateral cooperation with Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko.

Hun Sen meets China Foreign Affairs University President Gao Fei to discuss Cambodia–Thailand peace dialogue

Hun Sen holds three-hour meeting with Kem Sokha; Kem Sokha's daughter appointed special envoy to the prime minister

Hun Sen proposes inter-ministerial mechanism to address social media abuse

Hun Manet opens ASEAN civil service heads’ meetings in Siem Reap

Hun Manet opened the ASEAN and ASEAN Plus Three civil service heads’ meetings, stressing people-centered services, institutional capacity and regional cooperation.