Cambodia–United Kingdom relations
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Cambodia–United Kingdom relations refer to the bilateral relations between Cambodia and the United Kingdom. Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 May 1953, following Cambodia's independence from France.[1]
Both countries share common membership of the International Criminal Court, and the World Trade Organization. Bilaterally the two countries have a Development Partnership.[2]
History
The UK was the first country to condemn the human rights record in Cambodia in 1978.
UK assistance
The United Kingdom is a significant contributor to the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia.
The UK contributes to Cambodia around £10m per year, mainly to promote democratic reform, human rights and good governance, health, education, urban poverty projects, the development of rural livelihoods, and to tackle the growing problems of pedophilia, people trafficking, forestry crime, and the spread of HIV.[3]
Diplomatic relations
- Cambodia maintains an embassy in London.[4]
- The United Kingdom is accredited to Cambodia through its embassy in Phnom Penh.[5]
The British embassy was opened in Phnom Penh in 1953 until March 1975, a month before the Khmer Rouge-takeover. It was reopened in 1991 following the signing of the Paris Peace Accords.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Kingdom of Cambodia (25 November 2019). "List of member states of the United Nations (193) having diplomatic relations of Cambodia". Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation. Archived from the original on 27 November 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
- ^ Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (17 July 2023). "Country and regional development partnership summaries". GOV.UK. Archived from the original on 26 May 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Cambodia Relations with United Kingdom". Royal Embassy of Cambodia. Archived from the original on 28 March 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- ^ Diplomat Magazine (1 September 2013). "Cambodia". Diplomat Magazine. Archived from the original on 29 April 2017. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
- ^ "British Embassy Phnom Penh". GOV.UK. Archived from the original on 22 February 2025. Retrieved 1 March 2025.