Foreign relations of Cambodia
The Cambodian government has diplomatic relations with most countries, including the United States , the United Kingdom , and France , as well as all of its Asian neighbors, including China , India , Vietnam , Laos , South Korea , and Thailand . The government is a member of most major international organizations, including the United Nations and its specialized agencies such as the World Bank and International Monetary Fund . The government is an Asian Development Bank (ADB) member, a member of ASEAN , and of the WTO . In 2005 Cambodia attended the inaugural East Asia Summit . The government is also a member of the Pacific Alliance (as observer) and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (as dialogue partner).[ 1]
International disputes
Delegates of the ASEAN Summit pose for a photograph at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh , Cambodia, on 19 November 2012.
Cambodia is involved in a dispute regarding offshore islands and sections of the boundary with Vietnam. In addition, the maritime boundary Cambodia has with Vietnam is undefined. Parts of Cambodia's border with Thailand are indefinite, and the maritime boundary with Thailand is not clearly defined.
Illicit drugs
Cambodia is a transshipment site for Golden Triangle heroin, and possibly a site of money laundering . There is corruption related to narcotics in parts of the government, military and police. Cambodia is also a possible site of small-scale opium , heroin , and amphetamine production. The country is a large producer of cannabis for the international market.[ 2]
International organization participation
ACCT , AsDB , ASEAN , ASEAN-Japan Centre , ESCAP , FAO , G-77 , IAEA , IBRD , ICAO , ICC , ICRM , IDA , IFAD , IFC, IFRCS , ILO , IMF , IMO, Intelsat (nonsignatory user), International Monetary Fund , Interpol , IOC , ISO (subscriber), ITU , NAM, OPCW , PCA , UN , UNCTAD , UNESCO , UNIDO , UPU , WB , WFTU, WHO , WIPO , WMO , WTO , WToO , WTrO (applicant)
Diplomatic relations
List of countries which Cambodia maintains diplomatic relations with:
Bilateral relations
Africa
Americas
Country
Formal relations began in
Notes
Canada
25 November 1991
See Cambodia–Canada relations
Cambodia is accredited to Canada from its Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York City.
Canada is accredited to Cambodia from its embassy in Bangkok, Thailand.
Mexico
September 1976
Cambodia is accredited to Mexico from its embassy in Washington, D.C., United States.[ 40] [ 41]
Mexico is accredited to Cambodia from its embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam.[ 42]
United States
11 July 1950
See Cambodia–United States relations
Cambodia has an embassy in Washington, D.C.
United States has an embassy in Phnom Penh.
Asia
Country
Formal relations began
Notes
Armenia
Armenia is accredited to Cambodia from its embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Cambodia is accredited to Armenia from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is accredited to Cambodia from its embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Cambodia is accredited to Azerbaijan from its embassy in Ankara, Turkey.
Brunei
9 June 1992
See Brunei–Cambodia relations
Brunei has an embassy in Phnom Penh.[ 43]
Cambodia has an embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan .[ 43]
The relations are mainly on economics and security.
China (PRC)
19 July 1958
See Cambodia–China relations
Cambodia and the People's Republic of China relations have strengthened considerably after the end of the Cambodian-Vietnamese War .
Cambodia has an embassy in Beijing .
China has an embassy in Phnom Penh
China (ROC, Taiwan)
No official relations
Georgia
Cambodia is accredited to Georgia from its embassy in Ankara, Turkey.
Georgia is accredited to Cambodia from its embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
India
1981
See Cambodia–India relations
Cambodia and India have ties that go deep into history, in areas of religion, architecture, art, political systems and royal families.
India has an embassy in Phnom Penh .
Cambodia has an embassy in New Delhi.
Indonesia
1957
See Cambodia–Indonesia relations
Israel
19601993 (reestablished)
See Cambodia–Israel relations
Japan
4 May 1954
See Cambodia–Japan relations
Japan has an embassy in Phnom Penh and a consulate general in Siem Reap .[ 45]
Cambodia has an embassy in Tokyo .
Both Countries relations that in 1946, King Norodom Sihanouk said that Japan do not need to pay for the destruction since 1940, he said Cambodia wanted to be allied with Japan.
Laos
15 June 1956
See Cambodia–Laos relations
Laos has an embassy in Phnom Penh.[ 46]
Cambodia has an embassy in Vientiane .[ 47]
Historically, relations have been tense, with long-standing unresolved border disputes.[ 48] [ 49]
Malaysia
2 December 1996
See Cambodia–Malaysia relations
The relations are mainly in economic.[ 50]
Malaysia was the fourth largest foreign investors to Cambodian in 2009.[ 51]
North Korea
28 December 1964[ 52]
See Cambodia–North Korea relations
Pakistan
See Cambodia–Pakistan relations
Cambodia is accredited to Pakistan from its embassy in New Delhi, India.
Pakistan has an embassy in Phnom Penh.
Philippines
1956
See Cambodia–Philippines relations
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte with King Norodom Sihamoni at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh on 14 December 2016.
The two countries have an agreements on economic and trade relations, agricultural and agribusiness collaboration, and tourism cooperation.
Cambodia has an embassy in Manila .
Philippines has an embassy in Phnom Penh.
Singapore
10 August 1965
See Cambodia–Singapore relations
Cambodia was one of the first countries to recognize Singapore's sovereignty when it became independent in 1965.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong visited Cambodia in 2005 and 2012.
Singapore has an embassy in Phnom Penh.
Cambodia has an embassy in Singapore.
South Korea
18 May 1970[ 53]
[ 53]
King Norodom Sihamoni granting an audience to President of South Korea Lee Myung-bak in 2009. See Cambodia–South Korea relations
Cambodia has an embassy in Seoul .
South Korea has an embassy in Phnom Penh.
Tajikistan
1956
Cambodia embassy in Ankara, Turkey is presented for Tajikistan.[1]
Thailand
See Cambodia–Thailand relations
Cambodian–Thai border dispute
The Kingdom of Thailand has an embassy in Phnom Penh.
The Kingdom of Cambodia has an embassy in Bangkok.
Thailand was once Cambodia's arch-enemy.
Turkey
1959[ 54]
See Cambodia–Turkey relations
Cambodia has an embassy in Ankara .
Turkey has an embassy in Phnom Penh.
Trade volume between the two countries was US$108.4 million in 2015 (Cambodian exports/imports: 94.7/13.7 million USD).[ 55]
Vietnam
See Cambodia–Vietnam relations
Bilateral relations between the Cambodia and Vietnam were for long strained due to the Cambodian-Vietnamese War.
The maritime boundary with Vietnam is hampered by unresolved dispute over sovereignty of offshore islands.
Cambodia has an embassy in Hanoi .
Vietnam has an embassy in Phnom Penh.
Europe
Country
Formal relations began
Notes
Denmark
9 October 1967
See Cambodia–Denmark relations
Cambodia is accredited to Denmark from its embassy in London, United Kingdom.
Denmark is accredited to Cambodia from its embassy in Bangkok, Thailand.
Finland
20 January 1970[ 56]
Finland recognized Cambodia on 19 December 1969. Diplomatic relations established on 20 January 1970, re-established 9 August 1976.[ 56]
Cambodia is represented in Finland through its embassy in London, United Kingdom[ 57]
Finland is represented in Cambodia through its embassy in Bangkok , Thailand[ 58]
France
1863
See Cambodia–France relations
Germany
See Cambodia–Germany relations
Cambodia has an embassy in Berlin .
Germany has an embassy in Phnom Penh.
Greece
Cambodia's embassy in Brussels, Belgium is also accredited to Greece
Greece's embassy in Bangkok is also accredited to Cambodia.[ 60]
Both countries are full members of the Francophonie .[ 61]
Hungary
10 July 1995
Netherlands
Cambodia is accredited to the Netherlands from its embassy in Brussels, Belgium.
the Netherlands is accredited to Cambodia from its embassy in Bangkok, Thailand.
Poland
29 March 1992
Poland closed its embassy in Phnom Penh at 2009[ 63] and accredited from Bangkok , Thailand .
Cambodia is accredited to Poland from its embassy in Berlin , Germany .
Portugal
Cambodia is accredited to Portugal from its embassy in Paris, France.
Portugal is accredited to Cambodia from its embassy in Bangkok, Thailand.
Romania
Cambodia is accredited to Romania from its embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Romania is accredited to Cambodia from its embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Spain
16 November 1951
See Cambodia–Spain relations
Cambodia is accredited to Spain from its embassy in Paris, France.
Spain is accredited to Cambodia from its embassy in Bangkok, Thailand.
Switzerland
1957[ 64]
Switzerland recognized Cambodia in 1957, and the two countries have maintained diplomatic relations since 1963.
Bilateral relations between Cambodia and Switzerland are good. Switzerland supports the transition process and development efforts in Cambodia.
Trade between the two countries is marginal.[ 64]
Ukraine
23 April 1992
See Cambodia–Ukraine relations
Cambodia is accredited to Ukraine from its embassy in Berlin, Germany.
Ukraine is accredited to Cambodia from its embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam.
United Kingdom
1953 1976 (reestablished)
See Cambodia–United Kingdom relations
British Minister of State Hugo Swire visited Cambodia on 29 January 2014 to discuss solutions for political deadlock with the ruling and opposition parties.[ 65]
Cambodia has an embassy in London .
United Kingdom has an embassy in Phnom Penh.
Oceania
Country with no relations
There are 17 countries that haven't establish any diplomatic relations with Cambodia:
See also
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Further reading
Deth, Sok Udom, and Serkan Bulut, eds. Cambodia's Foreign Relations in Regional and Global Contexts (Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, 2017; comprehensive coverage) full book online free [dead link ] .
Path Kosal, "Introduction: Cambodia's Political History and Foreign Relations, 1945-1998" pp 1–26
Acharya, Amitav. The Making of Southeast Asia: International Relations of A Region (Cornell UP, 2012)
Chandler, David. The Tragedy of Cambodian History: Politics, War, and Revolution since 1945 (Yale UP, 1991)
Ciorciari, John D. "Cambodia in 2019: Backing Further into a Corner." Asian Survey 60.1 (2020): 125–131. online
Clymer, Kenton. Troubled Relations: The United States and Cambodia since 1870 (Northern Illinois UP, 2007).
Leighton, Marian Kirsch. "Perspectives on the Vietnam-Cambodia border conflict." Asian Survey 18.5 (1978): 448–457. online
Leng, Thearith. "2016: A Promising Year for Cambodia?." Southeast Asian Affairs (2017): 133–146. online
Morris, Stephen J. Why Vietnam invaded Cambodia: Political culture and the causes of war (Stanford University Press, 1999).
Peou, Sorpong. "Cambodia in 2018: a year of setbacks and successes." Southeast Asian Affairs 2019.1 (2019): 104–119. online
Richardson, Sophie. China, Cambodia and the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence (Columbia UP, 2010)
Smith, Roger. Cambodia's Foreign Policy (Cornell UP, 1965).
Un, Kheang, and Jing Jing Luo. "Cambodia in 2019: Entrenching One-Party Rule and Asserting National Sovereignty in the Era of Shifting Global Geopolitics." Southeast Asian Affairs 2020.1 (2020): 117–134. online
Westad, Odd Arne, and Sophie Quinn-Judge, eds. The third Indochina war: conflict between China, Vietnam and Cambodia, 1972-79 (Routledge, 2006).
Womack, Brantly. "Asymmetry and systemic misperception: China, Vietnam and Cambodia during the 1970s." Journal of Strategic Studies 26.2 (2003): 92-119 online .
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