Cambodia and Israel have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen and expand bilateral relations and cooperation, aiming to serve the supreme interests of the people in both nations. This pledge was made during a significant working discussion held on October 15, 2026, between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of Prime Minister Hun Manet’s official visit to Baku, Azerbaijan, where he was attending the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), which ran from October 11-15, 2026.
During their discussions, both leaders expressed mutual satisfaction with the significant progress observed in the relationship and cooperation between Cambodia and Israel over nearly six decades. President Herzog emphasized that this meeting was a reflection of the enduring friendship that has characterized the ties between Israel and Cambodia.
Discussions between the two leaders also encompassed strategies to cultivate even stronger relations and foster robust cooperation across various key sectors. These areas included trade and investment, agriculture, education, tourism, and labor. Both the Cambodian Prime Minister and the Israeli President agreed on the importance of enhancing their consultation mechanisms and ensuring regular exchanges of high-level official visits. The aim of these initiatives is to explore and leverage new opportunities, ultimately elevating bilateral cooperation to a new level.
Prime Minister Hun Manet took the opportunity to extend his gratitude to the Israeli government for its continuous support and care provided to Cambodian students and citizens who reside, work, and study in Israel.
