Phnom Penh: Mr. Heng Sour, Minister of Labor and Vocational Training, on behalf of the Royal Government of Cambodia, presided over the Israeli Independence Day celebration held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at the Raffles Le Royal Hotel. On the special occasion, he emphasized that the celebration of this day is not only a tribute to the rich history, enduring cultural heritage, and the progress and great achievements that the State of Israel has achieved in 78 years of national construction and development, but also a celebration of the strong and growing cooperative ties that have linked Cambodia and Israel even closer.
The Minister said that since the restoration of diplomatic relations in 1993, the two countries have strived to strengthen relations based on mutual respect, common interests, and a shared vision for economic and social development. Over the past decades, Israel has demonstrated a remarkable capacity for innovation, turning challenges into successes and becoming a leading global model in the fields of advanced technology, modern agriculture and scientific excellence.
He also recalled the inauguration of the Honorary Consulate of Israel in Cambodia in February 2025 This is another important step in strengthening bilateral relations. The Honorary Consulate serves as a valuable bridge to foster closer connections between the people, the private sector, promote economic cooperation, and facilitate new opportunities for cooperation and exchanges.
Mr. Heng Sour also congratulated the entry into force of the agreement between the two countries on temporary employment for Cambodian workers in the Israeli labor market. This important achievement is a historic event in the development of Cambodian-Israeli relations and reflects the growing trust and practical cooperation between the two countries. In addition to creating job opportunities for Cambodian workers, the agreement will contribute to the development of skills, the transfer of knowledge, and the strengthening of ties between the people of the two countries. As it continues its efforts to develop its workforce, productivity, and competitiveness to support sustainable and inclusive economic growth, Cambodia highly values its cooperation with Israel in promoting human resource development and expanding opportunities for its people.
He expressed the strong commitment of the Royal Government of Cambodia In continuing to strengthen the bonds of friendship, solidarity and cooperation with the State of Israel, believing that these bonds of friendship and cooperation will continue to grow deeper to provide tangible benefits to the people of both countries.
Meanwhile, Dr. Alona Fisher-Kamm The Israeli ambassador to Cambodia said that Israel and Cambodia share many important shared values, especially a strong commitment to education, innovation, and resilience in overcoming the tragedy of genocide to build a successful nation.
She said that bilateral relations between the two countries have been growing significantly in recent years, with the 2025 cooperation agreement in the fields of culture, education, science, and youth. In addition, the recent ratification of the Agreement on Temporary Work for Cambodian Workers in Israel is further strengthening bilateral relations by creating opportunities for employment, skills development, and strengthening people-to-people contacts.
Based on years of cooperation in many areas Israel remains committed to being a key partner with Cambodia in strengthening and expanding deeper cooperation for the mutual benefit and aspirations of both nations.
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