On the afternoon of 9 June 2026, Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei HUN Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, received a courtesy call from Ms Izumi Nakamitsu, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, during his official visit to and participation in the 3rd ASEAN Future Forum, held in the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam on 8–9 June 2026.
During the meeting, the Under-Secretary-General expressed her high appreciation for Cambodia’s expertise in clearing landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) left over from past conflicts. She added that mine and UXO clearance is a complex undertaking requiring substantial time and resources. The Under-Secretary-General also commended the capabilities and experience of Cambodia’s peacekeeping forces, which have actively contributed to United Nations peacekeeping operations in numerous countries. She observed that this reflects Cambodia’s strong commitment to promoting peace and sharing its valuable experience with the international community. Furthermore, she recalled her mission to Cambodia prior to 1991, during which she contributed to efforts to facilitate the repatriation of Cambodian refugees to their homeland.
In response, Samdech Thipadei expressed his deep appreciation for the valuable contributions of the United Nations to Cambodia’s peace process and socio-economic development. He also briefed the Under-Secretary-General on Cambodia’s achievements in landmine and UXO clearance, as well as the successful hosting of the Siem Reap–Angkor Summit on a Mine-Free World under the Ottawa Convention in Siem Reap in November 2024. Samdech Thipadei further reflected on the devastating consequences of war experienced by Cambodia and emphasised that war cannot resolve conflicts; rather, dialogue and the preservation of peace remain the most effective means of achieving lasting solutions.
Samdech Thipadei and the Under-Secretary-General also exchanged views on a range of regional and international issues and agreed on the importance of resolving disputes peacefully in accordance with international law and the Charter of the United Nations.
Before concluding the meeting, Samdech Thipadei briefed the Under-Secretary-General on recent developments regarding the Cambodia–Thailand border situation. He underscored Cambodia’s commitment to resolving the border issue peacefully, based on international law and in accordance with the existing conventions, treaties, and agreements between Cambodia and Thailand.
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