(Phnom Penh): On the morning of 5 February 2026, Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn held talks with Derek Yip, Ambassador of Australia to the Kingdom of Cambodia, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, according to a press release seen by Fresh News on Friday (Feb. 6)

Cambodian foreign minister expressed satisfaction with the progress of the long-standing relationship between the two countries and considered Australia a trusted partner, as reflected in the fruitful cooperation between Cambodia and Australia in areas of mutual benefit, including trade and investment, defence and security, education, and people-to-people exchanges.

He further emphasized the importance of high-level exchanges between the two countries, as well as the regular convening of Senior Officials' Talks, which serve as important mechanisms for further strengthening and expanding bilateral cooperation, as well as for promoting the partnership to a higher level.

In response, the Australian ambassador highly commended the strong cooperation between the two countries and the outcomes achieved by the Royal Government of Cambodia in combating online scams. He also reaffirmed his commitment to continue working closely with relevant Cambodian institutions to achieve further tangible outcomes during his tenure in Cambodia.

On the occasion, Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn also briefed Ambassador Derek Yip on the latest developments along the Cambodia-Thailand border and reaffirmed Cambodia's commitment to upholding the ceasefire agreement and refraining from any actions that could result in the loss of lives on either side.
=FRESH NEWS