Cambodia Calls for Long-Term Financing and Targeted Support Ahead of 2029 LDC Graduation

PHNOM PENH — Oct. 7, 2026: Cambodia has called on the international community to provide predictable, affordable and long-term financing for development, and targeted support for the Kingdom's transition out of Least Developed Country status in 2029.

Speaking at the General Debate of the Second Committee (Economic and Financial) of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York on Oct. 5, 2026, Ambassador Keo Chhea, Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the United Nations, stressed the need for predictable, affordable and long-term development financing to advance sustainable development.

The session was held under the theme "Financing development in a global changing economy to accelerate SDG implementation."

While urging timely implementation of the Compromiso de Sevilla, Ambassador Keo Chhea encouraged member states to strengthen South-South, North-South and triangular cooperation through knowledge-sharing, innovation and technology transfer.

The Ambassador also called on the international community to provide targeted and appropriate support to Cambodia in the Kingdom's transition toward graduation from LDC status in 2029.

Source: Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the United Nations

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Reported by The Khmer Today