Regarding the Diplomatic Activities of the Royal Government of Cambodia October 15, 2026
Regarding the Diplomatic Activities of the Royal Government of Cambodia October 15, 2026
Cambodia PR Team Responses
Regarding the Diplomatic Activities of the Royal Government of Cambodia
October 15, 2026
Q1: What is the significance of raising, at the UNHCR meeting, the issue of more than 20,000 displaced Cambodian citizens who remain unable to return to their homes?
A: Raising this issue at the UNHCR meeting is important because it makes the international community aware of the ongoing hardship faced by more than 20,000 Cambodian citizens who have yet to return to their homes, despite the existence of a ceasefire. According to the remarks made by Cambodia’s representative, these citizens continue to face obstacles in returning to their homes. Therefore, Cambodia wants the international community to pay attention to this issue and push for a solution so that citizens can return to their homes safely and with dignity.
Q2: How did Cambodia respond to the Thai delegation’s raising of the issue of Cambodian refugee camps in Thailand during the 1970s?
A: According to a press release dated October 15, 2026, the Cambodian Ambassador to France rejected the Thai delegation’s claims and cited a report by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, which confirmed that Cambodian refugee camps in Thailand have had no refugees since March 1999, after the last group of 705 refugees returned to Cambodia. This response utilized reference documents and international reports to affirm Cambodia’s position and respond to claims that do not correspond to the facts.
Q3: What do these diplomatic activities demonstrate about the stance of the Royal Government of Cambodia’s commitment to safeguarding Cambodia’s sovereignty and protecting its national interests?
A: These diplomatic activities demonstrate that the Royal Government of Cambodia is utilizing both bilateral diplomacy and multilateral mechanisms to strengthen international relations, attract investment and tourism, as well as to raise border issues and the impact on citizens at international forums. Cambodia also demonstrates its commitment to resolving disputes peacefully, in accordance with international law, and to using documents and evidence to support its position. The primary objective is to protect sovereignty and territorial integrity, safeguard the interests of the people, and promote peace and stability in the region.
