UK Minister Visits Border Community in Oddar Meanchey, Highlights Education Support for Displaced Children

PHNOM PENH, August 26, 2026 – UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Baroness Rosie Winterton, has visited Kok Prasat in Oddar Meanchey province to see firsthand the impact of the border tensions on local communities and to observe UK-funded education programmes supporting displaced children.

During her visit, the Minister met with children who have continued their education despite difficult circumstances, and listened to families and community leaders describe their priorities and needs. She also held discussions with Oddar Meanchey Governor H.E. Mean Chanyada on how the UK can continue working with local partners to support affected communities and help children remain in school.

“Even in times of conflict, childhood and education must continue,” the Minister said, underscoring the UK's commitment to supporting displaced communities and encouraging peaceful dialogue and cooperation between Thailand and Cambodia.

The visit highlighted the UK's ongoing engagement in Cambodia's border regions, focusing on education, community support, and the importance of partnership in addressing the humanitarian impact of the conflict.

— Source: British Embassy in Phnom Penh

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Reported by The Khmer Today