Mongolia’s Foreign Minister, Battsetseg Batmunkh, hosted Cambodia’s Secretary of State, Chum Sounry, for an important diplomatic meeting. Both leaders focused on the shared goal to strengthen bilateral relations between their countries. This year marks the 65th anniversary since Mongolia and Cambodia first established official diplomatic ties, a milestone that added special significance to their discussions.
Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh opened the meeting by emphasizing Mongolia’s strategic interest in Southeast Asia. She pointed out that Mongolia views its partnerships with ASEAN countries as vital. In particular, she praised Cambodia for being an active and committed member of ASEAN. She expressed her firm commitment to strengthen bilateral relations with Cambodia, aiming to develop more collaborative projects and deeper dialogue. Moreover, she recognized Secretary Chum Sounry’s participation in the 10th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of the Forum for East Asia-Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC) as a positive sign of Cambodia’s engagement on the international stage.
On the Cambodian side, Secretary Chum Sounry underlined Cambodia’s strong intention to promote political dialogue and broaden cooperation with Mongolia. Both sides acknowledged the promising prospects for mutually beneficial economic partnerships. They highlighted agriculture and tourism as key sectors with great potential, given the rich natural resources and unique cultural heritage of both countries. They agreed to explore ways to use these resources to boost trade, investment, and people-to-people exchanges.
Furthermore, the two countries discussed plans to strengthen collaboration in international organizations such as the United Nations. They agreed that working together on global issues would not only benefit their bilateral relations but also enhance their influence on the world stage. This mutual support in international forums can help deepen bilateral relations in ways that go beyond traditional diplomacy.
Diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Cambodia officially began on November 30, 1960. Since then, the two countries have steadily developed their ties. Over the past 65 years, their partnership has grown stronger, and both sides expressed optimism about the future. The meeting in August 2025 reinforced their shared commitment to strengthen bilateral relations further and expand cooperation in many areas.
In summary, Mongolia and Cambodia continue to strengthen bilateral relations through active political dialogue, economic collaboration, and international cooperation. As they celebrate a significant diplomatic milestone, both countries show a clear willingness to work closely for mutual benefit. The future promises even closer ties and greater opportunities for partnership.
