(Phnom Penh): Shri P. Kumaran, Secretary (East) of the Ministry of External Affairs of the Republic of India, visited the Kingdom of Cambodia from 21-23 March 2026.

During his visit to Phnom Penh, Shri P. Kumaran held bilateral talks with his Cambodian counterpart, Un Kheang, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

Both sides had comprehensive discussions on bilateral cooperation in diverse areas including political, economic, commercial, trade and investments, defence and security, development partnership, connectivity, capacity building and cultural cooperation, physical and digital connectivity, etc.

Both sides also expressed satisfaction with the progress made across various sectors of bilateral engagement and agreed to explore new avenues of cooperation. The two sides also exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.

During the visit, the Indian secretary also called on the Cambodian leadership. On 23 March 2026, he had a courtesy meeting with Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn to discuss various areas of bilateral cooperation between India & Cambodia.

On 23 March 2026, he also called on Phoeurng Sackona, Cambodian Minister of Culture and Fine Arts, and discussed the progress in the ongoing India-Cambodia cultural cooperation projects. In Phnom Penh, the Indian secretary also interacted with alumni of ICCR Scholarship and Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme.

During his visit to Siem Reap, Shri P. Kumaran visited Asian Traditional Textile Museum (established with Indian assistance under the Mekong Ganga Cooperation) as well as the Ta Prohm Temple, site of an Indian assisted conservation and restoration project.

Cambodia is an important pillar in India’s Act East Policy and Vision of the Indo-Pacific. Cambodia is also a key partner of India in the Global South.
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