Phnom Penh: Cambodia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Mr. Keo Chhea, said that Cambodia’s top leaders are committed to achieving the goal of graduating from the least developed country status by 2029.
Speaking at the special event of the United Nations General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on the mid-term review of the Doha Development Agenda for Least Developed Countries (DPoA for LDCs) on 24 June 2026, Mr. Keo Chhea, Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the United Nations, underlined Cambodia’s full commitment to implementing the Doha Development Agenda for LDCs and achieving a smooth and sustainable graduation from LDC status by 2029.
To achieve this goal, he stated that the Royal Government of Cambodia has put in place national mechanisms and policies to support this transition, including the establishment of a National Committee for Cambodia’s Graduation Preparations. from the least developed country category.
He also called for renewed international solidarity and stronger partnerships, especially on financing for development, technology transfer, capacity building, climate resilience and support for a smooth transition.
Please note that through a unanimous decision of the United Nations General Assembly in the past, Cambodia received a five-year transition period (2024-2029), which is a special exception, to ensure a smooth, sustainable and irreversible exit.
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