Cambodia and Uruguay Pledge Closer Ties as New Ambassador Presents Credentials

PHNOM PENH, Sept 10, 2026 (KPT) — Cambodia and Uruguay have pledged to strengthen bilateral relations as Uruguay’s newly appointed ambassador presented his credentials to Acting Head of State Samdech Techo Hun Sen, officials said Thursday. Diego Pelufo Acosta y Lara submitted his letters of credence during a ceremony at the Senate’s Solidarity Building in Phnom Penh on Wednesday, September 9. Senate spokesman Chea Thyrith said the ambassador vowed to advance ties between the two countries and expressed pride in representing Uruguay in Cambodia. Samdech Techo welcomed the envoy’s remarks and said the two nations, despite their geographical distance, had scope to expand cooperation. He pointed to trade, economic engagement and investment as areas where relations could be deepened. The meeting marked the start of Pelufo Acosta y Lara’s diplomatic mission in Cambodia. Samdech Techo Hun Sen wished him success in his tenure and in carrying out his duties, stressing that closer cooperation could help build stronger institutional and economic links between the two countries.