Cambodian–U.S. Talks Focus on Security, Economy and Border Stability

Cambodian–U.S. Talks Focus on Security, Economy and Border Stability

WASHINGTON, Feb 19 — U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Thursday in Washington, where both sides lauded the growing bilateral partnership and discussed a broad range of regional and international issues, the U.S. State Department said in a readout.

In the meeting at the Department of State, Landau and Hun Manet “commended the growing U.S.–Cambodia bilateral partnership” and reaffirmed commitments to enhance cooperation on security, economic ties, rule of law and regional stability, according to the statement.

The officials also exchanged views on developments in Southeast Asia, including ongoing efforts to address tensions along Cambodia’s border with Thailand and support for peace-building mechanisms in the region. Cambodia’s participation in regional peace and stability dialogues, including in Washington this week, was highlighted as a measure to strengthen cooperation.

The meeting took place against the backdrop of Hun Manet’s visit to the United States to attend the inaugural session of the Board of Peace, a U.S.-led initiative aimed at promoting conflict resolution and international peace efforts. Cambodia is participating as a founding member.

Officials from both countries described the talks as constructive and reaffirmed their intent to expand collaboration across diplomatic, economic and security domains, but provided few additional details.