French President to Make State Visit to Cambodia
French President Emmanuel Macron will undertake a state visit to Cambodia from November 14-16, 2026, coinciding with the 20th Francophonie Summit. The visit includes an audience with the King, meetings with the Senate President and Prime Minister, and presiding over the closing ceremony of a temple restoration project in Siem Reap. Agreements in economy, investment, culture, and defense are anticipated.
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