The official readout frames the trip as The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia held a series of meetings in Brussels on October 30, 2026, focusing on bolstering diplomatic ties and laying the groundwork for the upcoming Annual Review Conference. The statement does not mention the specific outcomes of the discussions, but it outlines a schedule of meetings and engagements that will take place in the lead-up to the conference. His Excellency PRAK Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, engaged in a courtesy call with His Excellency Shaharuddin bin Onn, Ambassador of Malaysia to Kingdom of Cambodia, and met with His Excellency António Guterres, UN Secretary-General. The Ministry will hold its Annual Review Conference on 5-6 March 2026. The statement does not address the topics discussed during these meetings.
Context
These engagements represent a continuation of Cambodia’s diplomatic efforts, particularly with the European Union and the United Nations. The Annual Review Conference, scheduled for March 2026, serves as a critical opportunity for the Ministry to assess its achievements over the past year and set priorities for the coming period. The statement does not mention the specific goals of the conference. The press release indicates that the Ministry will kick-start its Annual Review Conference on 3 March. The fact that the ministry is holding an annual review conference is a continuation of a practice established in 2026-08-25, as evidenced by the outcomes of the Third Bilateral Political Consultation between Cambodia and Russia, as detailed in the 2026-08-25 press release. Similarly, the October 22, 2026, press release regarding the official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Croatia to Cambodia highlights the ongoing focus on bilateral engagement with key international partners. The press release does not mention the specific topics of discussion with the UN Secretary-General.
Sources & Further Reading
- Official press release
- Foreign ministry source
- Outcomes of the Third Bilateral Political Consultation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Read More 25 August 2026 (2026-08-25)
- The Outcome of the First Round of the Political Consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Nicaragua Read More 22 October 2026 (2026-10-22)
- Outcomes of the Official Visit of the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia to the Kingdom of Cambodia Read More 22 October 2026 (2026-10-22)
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