(Phnom Penh): On 25 March 2026, Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn received a courtesy call from Paola Pampaloni, Deputy Managing Director for the Asia-Pacific Department at the European External Action Service (EEAS), and Brigadier General Danail Baev, Director of Intelligence of the European Union Military Staff (EUMS), on the occasion of participating in the 13th Cambodia-European Union Joint Committee (JC13) on Thursday (Mar. 26) in Phnom Penh.

During the meeting, Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn expressed satisfaction with the progress of the enduring partnership and the growing dynamic cooperation between Cambodia and the European Union (EU), as well as EU member states, which have significantly contributed to Cambodia’s socio-economic development and the improved livelihood and well-being of Cambodian people, particularly under the EU’s Global Gateway Strategy and Team Europe Initiatives.

Paola Pampaloni welcomed the continued positive trajectory of Cambodia-EU relations and expressed her great pleasure at the outcomes of the EU’s support for Cambodia’s development over nearly three decades. She reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to further deepening the ongoing cooperation, including support for Cambodia’s transition from Least Developed Country (LDC) status toward achieving upper-middle-income status.

Cambodian foreign minister expressed appreciation to the EU’s provision of humanitarian assistance to the Cambodian displaced people and support for the ceasefire and peace process, and he also took the opportunity to brief and exchange views with Paola Pampaloni on the latest developments regarding the Cambodia-Thailand border situation.

The meeting also discussed cooperation between Cambodia and the European Union within the framework of ASEAN-EU cooperation and reaffirmed the commitments of both sides to continue strengthening a comprehensive and dynamic partnership that contributes to peace, stability and sustainable development.
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