Cambodia and North Korea Reaffirm Strong Friendship, Agree to Boost Cooperation

Minister of Information Net Pheaktra has stated that Cambodia and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) continue to maintain strong friendly relations and are committed to further promoting good cooperation within both bilateral and multilateral frameworks for the common benefit of the peoples of the two countries, under the roof of peace, stability, and shared prosperity in the region. The Minister's remarks were made on the evening of September 7, 2026, while attending the ceremony celebrating the 78th anniversary of the founding of the DPRK. The event was organized at the Cambodiana Hotel by Mr. PAK Chol Jun, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of the DPRK in the Kingdom of Cambodia. Mr. Pak Chol Jun, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of the North Korean Embassy, spoke about the historical basis of relations between Cambodia and North Korea, stating that the friendship between the two countries was built through the close relationship between the founder of the DPRK, former President Kim Il Sung, and His Majesty King Norodom Sihanouk. He noted that the friendship between the two countries, deeply rooted in the close relationship between the former leaders of both nations, has developed well for over six decades. Mr. Pak affirmed that North Korea will continue to maintain its historical relations and traditional friendship with Cambodia, as well as strive to expand and strengthen cooperation between the two countries in all fields. He also mentioned that North Korea will continue to develop friendly relations with countries that respect its sovereignty and support common peace, stability, and prosperity. Concurrently, he highlighted North Korea's political and economic development under the leadership of Kim Il Sung, Kim Jong Il, and Kim Jong Un, as well as the country's efforts to strengthen its national defense capabilities. According to him, North Korea is achieving significant results in fulfilling the tasks adopted at the 9th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea held in February. On behalf of the Royal Government of Cambodia, Minister Net Pheaktra extended congratulations to the government and people of North Korea on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of the founding of the DPRK. The Minister emphasized that Cambodia and North Korea have maintained long-standing and traditional friendly relations, deeply rooted in the close relationship between His Majesty King Norodom Sihanouk and former Marshal Kim Il Sung. Source: CEN Cambodia