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Cambodia, Belgium Eye Stronger Ties Ahead of 60th Anniversary
PHNOM PENH — Oct. 2, 2026: Cambodia and Belgium have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation, with both sides noting upcoming anniversaries that will mark decades of partnership.
On the morning of Oct. 1, 2026, H.E. YEAP Samnang, Under Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received Mr. Christophe Cardon de Lichtbuer, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Belgium to Cambodia, for a courtesy call at the Ministry.
Both sides underscored Belgium's continued engagement with ASEAN, particularly through ASEAN-EU Dialogue Relations, which will mark its 50th anniversary in 2027, alongside the 60th anniversary of Cambodia-Belgium diplomatic relations. They also discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation within bilateral and multilateral frameworks.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Reported by The Khmer Today