Cambodia and Kazakhstan Pledge to Strengthen Cooperation

On July 17, 2026, during a working visit to China, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet held discussions with President Kassym-Jomart K. Tokayev of Kazakhstan. Both leaders agreed to further deepen bilateral cooperation. President Tokayev expressed his pleasure at meeting Prime Minister Hun Manet and highlighted his interest in Cambodia's abundant tourism potential. He conveyed his intention to strengthen and expand cooperation with Cambodia even further and invited the Prime Minister to visit Kazakhstan at a suitable time. Prime Minister Hun Manet highly valued the bilateral relations, noting that 2026 marks the 32nd anniversary of diplomatic ties between Cambodia and Kazakhstan. He welcomed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of a bilateral consultation mechanism between the foreign ministries of both countries, as well as the agreement on visa exemption for holders of diplomatic and official passports. These documents are considered key catalysts for facilitating travel and meetings between official delegations of both countries, thereby exploring and promoting further cooperation. Both leaders also discussed initiatives and future directions to strengthen and expand cooperation in potential sectors such as trade, food security, energy security, artificial intelligence, information technology, and agriculture. They also exchanged views on cooperation within multilateral frameworks, including the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).