https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/cambodia/?xtor=RSS-1 Bilateral relations France and Cambodia have a special relationship due to their shared history, Francophonie and France's role in furthering development in Cambodia following the 1991 Paris agreements. The Cambodian community in France also helps maintain these links. France has expressed its concern following the dissolution of the main opposition party (the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP)) and the arrest of its leader, and has called on the Cambodian authorities to re-open a (…) en https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/local/cache-vignettes/L144xH72/visuel_defaut_une_fd-44916-890bc.jpg?1702480412 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr?xtor=RSS-1 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/cambodia/news/article/cambodia-meeting-between-jean-noel-barrot-and-mr-prak-sokhonn-minister-of?xtor=RSS-1 M. Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, had a meeting on Wednesday 25 February with his counterpart Mr Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia. It came in the wake of their telephone call on 23 December. The Minister reiterated France's desire to continue deepening its bilateral relations with Cambodia in the run-up to President Macron's state visit for the 20th Francophonie Summit, which Cambodia will host in November 2026. (…) 2026-02-26 14:19:33 57709_287650 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/cambodia/news/article/cambodia-thailand-ceasefire-and-release-of-cambodian-soldiers-31-12-2025?xtor=RSS-1 France welcomes the December 31 release of 18 Cambodian soldiers who had been held in Thailand since July. Their return to Cambodia is an important step in the implementation of the ceasefire between the two countries, which has been in force since December 27, following the General Border Committee's meeting. In order to consolidate the ceasefire and ensure the full implementation of the declaration signed in Kuala Lumpur on October 26, France encourages the two parties to continue their (…) 2025-12-31 16:55:35 57709_287021 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/cambodia/news/article/cambodia-thailand-escalation-in-clashes-14-12-25?xtor=RSS-1 France expresses its deepest concern over the escalation in clashes between Thailand and Cambodia. We commend the efforts by the Malaysian Chair of ASEAN for the resumption of peaceful dialogue between the two countries. France supports the call by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for an immediate ceasefire and keenly encourages both parties to end the fighting without delay and resume dialogue, in keeping with the provisions of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Declaration, to find a peaceful resolution (…) 2025-12-14 17:22:00 57709_286861 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/cambodia/news/article/cambodia-thailand-adoption-of-a-peace-declaration-in-kuala-lumpur-27-10-25?xtor=RSS-1 France applauds the October 26, 2025, adoption of a peace declaration between Cambodia and Thailand, under the aegis of the United States and Malaysia's ASEAN chairmanship, on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. This declaration will allow Cambodia and Thailand to resolve their border dispute using peaceful means, which is necessary for the stability of the region. In particular, France hails the signing of the Terms of Reference for the ASEAN Observer Team, which will (…) 2025-10-28 09:55:28 57709_286254 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/cambodia/news/article/cambodia-thailand-announcement-of-a-ceasefire-28-july-2025?xtor=RSS-1 France welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in force from the evening of Monday 28 July, and the resumption of dialogue between Cambodia and Thailand following the meeting between the two countries' prime ministers in Malaysia on 28 July. It calls for the ceasefire to be implemented effectively. France pays tribute Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's mediation role under the Malaysian presidency of ASEAN and reaffirms its commitment to ASEAN's central role in resolving regional disputes. This (…) 2025-07-29 09:45:58 57709_284952 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/cambodia/news/article/cambodia-thailand-border-clashes-july-24-2025?xtor=RSS-1 France expresses its deep concern following armed clashes on the border between Cambodia and Thailand on July 24, which left several people dead. We offer their loved ones our heartfelt condolences. France calls on Cambodia and Thailand to stop the fighting immediately and to resolve their disputes in a peaceful manner, in accordance with international law. France urges its citizens to avoid traveling to the border area. Travelers who are already there are asked to leave as quickly as (…) 2025-07-25 09:58:13 57709_284896 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/cambodia/news/article/cambodia-legislative-elections-23-07-2023?xtor=RSS-1 France takes note of the results of the recent legislative elections held in Cambodia. We regret that these elections took place in the absence of the main opposition party, the Candlelight Party, which was not authorized to register for them, to the detriment of the elections' pluralistic nature. We call for the release of the members of the opposition party who are being detained and urge the Cambodian authorities to respect the fundamental rights that are necessary for the (…) 2023-07-25 09:16:35 57709_274446 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/cambodia/news/article/cambodia-france-deplores-the-exclusion-of-the-main-opposition-party-from-the?xtor=RSS-1 France deplores the refusal by Cambodia's National Election Committee to register the Candlelight Party, the main opposition party, ahead of the general elections scheduled for July 23. This development is a troubling signal that undermines the democratic nature of the vote. France calls on the appropriate authorities to take the necessary measures to allow the Candlelight Party to participate in this important democratic exercise. As the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs (…) 2023-05-16 17:54:00 57709_273269 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/cambodia/news/article/cambodia-sentencing-of-kem-sokha-03-03-23?xtor=RSS-1 France deplores the 27-year prison sentence handed down against human rights activist and opposition leader Kem Sokha. This verdict is one in a series of measures restricting public liberties and directed against independent media outlets, members of the opposition and civil society ahead of the legislative elections to be held this July. France calls on the Cambodian authorities to guarantee the conditions that are essential to the holding of just, fair and transparent elections and to (…) 2023-03-03 17:31:51 57709_271850 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/cambodia/news/article/cambodia-and-thailand-visit-by-olivier-becht-24-27-jan-2023?xtor=RSS-1 Olivier Becht, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness and French Nationals Abroad, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, will visit Cambodia and Thailand from January 24 to 27. This visit reflects France's increased involvement in ASEAN, illustrated in 2022 by President Macron's attendance at the G20 Bali summit and the APEC summit in Bangkok. This region is vital to France's Indo-Pacific strategy, and ASEAN is the EU's third-largest trading partner. In (…) 2023-01-23 11:21:04 57709_271004