Cambodian Foreign Minister Addresses Reconciliation Committee in Singapore

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn delivered an opening statement as the representative of the Kingdom of Cambodia at the first meeting of the Reconciliation Committee held in Singapore on September 15, 2026 (local time). This Reconciliation Committee aims to promote the process of national reconciliation within Cambodia, and this meeting marks the first step. Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn is believed to have emphasized the nation's commitment to Cambodian national reconciliation and the importance of international cooperation. While the specific details of the speech have not been released, it is possible that the address outlined Cambodia's approach to addressing its challenges and its vision for the future. Cambodia has continuously worked on the urgent issues of national reconciliation and reconstruction following years of civil war. Particularly, as part of the national integration policy pursued under the Hun Sen administration, the realization of a coexistence society that transcends past conflicts has been a goal. The participation in this Reconciliation Committee can be interpreted as Cambodia demonstrating its stance of prioritizing dialogue and cooperation for its domestic stability and development. The choice of Singapore as the venue is likely due to its position as a diplomatic and economic hub in Southeast Asia, providing an environment conducive to neutral and constructive dialogue. It may also reflect an intention to deepen cooperation with Singapore, one of Cambodia's key partner nations.