AKP Phnom Penh, October 20, 2026 --

Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation H.E. Prak Sokhonn and Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs H.E. Dr. Gordan Grlić Radman held bilateral talks in Phnom Penh on Tuesday, reaffirming their commitment to further strengthening and expanding cooperation between the two countries.

The meeting took place during the Croatian Minister’s official visit to Cambodia from Oct. 19 to 20, as the two countries mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year.

Both Ministers expressed appreciation for the longstanding bonds of friendship and close cooperation between Cambodia and Croatia over the past three decades. They also held in-depth discussions on ways to expand bilateral cooperation in priority areas, including trade and investment, agro-industry, transport and logistics, education, tourism, demining, and people-to-people exchanges.

The two sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening cooperation through multilateral platforms to promote lasting peace, stability and sustainable development in their respective regions and beyond, guided by the principles of multilateralism and respect for international law.

During the meeting, H.E. Prak Sokhonn also briefed his Croatian counterpart on the current situation along the Cambodia-Thailand border.

Following the talks, the two Ministers signed two documents: an Agreement between the Governments of Cambodia and Croatia on Exemption from Visa Requirements for Holders of Diplomatic Passports; and a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation between Cambodia’s National Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations and Croatia’s Diplomatic Academy.

By C. Nika