Phnom Penh: Dr. Ly Thuj, Senior Minister and First Deputy Chairman of the Cambodian Mine Action Authority, has called on all countries to choose partnership and cooperation over confrontation.
Dr. Ly Thuj’s call came on the occasion of participating as a speaker and sharing Cambodia’s experience in the high-level discussion under the theme “Asia-Pacific in Motion: New Powers, Old Rivalries” held during the Dubrovnik Forum 2026 on June 27, 2026 in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
On the occasion, the Senior Minister said that autonomy, dialogue and international law are essential for peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region amid the rise of multipolarity.
Based on Cambodia’s experience, Dr. Lee Thuc said that competition between great powers should not harm small countries. He stressed that Cambodia has maintained its independence by maintaining balanced partnerships with other countries based on respect and mutual benefit and national interests.
The Senior Minister highlighted the important role of ASEAN in maintaining dialogue between regional powers and stressed that diplomatic and confidence-building measures are important tools in preventing conflict, building trust and increasing regional resilience.
Dr. Lee Thuc called on all countries to choose partnership and cooperation over confrontation, and stressed that the growth and development of the Asia-Pacific region should not be seen as a threat, but rather as a great opportunity for partnership, peace and shared prosperity.
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