US Ambassador Anderson Meets Pacific Security Officials Ahead of Arrival in Cambodia

US Ambassador Anderson Meets Pacific Security Officials Ahead of Arrival in Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, November 6, 2026 — Newly appointed US Ambassador to Cambodia Anderson held discussions with American military and regional security officials in Hawaii ahead of his arrival in Cambodia, according to a post by the US Embassy in Phnom Penh.

During a stopover in Hawaii, Ambassador Anderson met with representatives from US Pacific Command, the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, US Pacific Air Forces and the East-West Center.

The discussions focused on regional security and the importance of maintaining strong US partnerships across the Indo-Pacific.

The US Embassy said the meetings would help prepare Anderson for his diplomatic mission in Cambodia, where he looks forward to strengthening bilateral relations and advancing shared interests in a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.

The embassy concluded its announcement with the message: “Next stop: Cambodia!”