Phnom Penh: On May 12, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, had a telephone conversation with Allison Hooker, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, to discuss ways to further strengthen Cambodian-U.S. bilateral relations and efforts to ensure a peaceful resolution to the Cambodian-Thailand border dispute.
The two sides welcomed the continued positive momentum in bilateral relations and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in all areas of mutual interest, including defense, security, and efforts to combat transnational crime, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on its Facebook page.
The Deputy Prime Minister thanked the United States for its support for the Cambodia-Thailand peace process and reaffirmed Cambodia’s commitment to the peace process. In implementing the full ceasefire on 28 July 2025, the Kuala Lumpur Joint Statement signed on 26 October 2025, and the Joint Declaration of the 3rd Special Meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Boundary Committee held on 27 December 2025.
The Deputy Prime Minister further emphasized the importance of resolving conflicts through peaceful means and in accordance with international law.
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