AKP Phnom Penh, June 04, 2026 --

Germany has voiced full support for Cambodia’s commitment to resolving its border disputes peacefully and in line with international law, as the two countries’ parliaments move toward a formal memorandum of understanding (MoU).

During a meeting at the National Assembly on Wednesday, H.E. Nim Chandara, Vice Chairman of the parliament’s Commission on Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Information, reiterated Cambodia’s firm stance to a visiting German parliamentary delegation, stressing that Cambodia will not recognise any border changes resulting from military force in its dispute with Thailand.

For his part, H.E. Thomas Rachel, a member of the German Bundestag’s Committee on Economic Cooperation and Development, affirmed Germany’s backing for peaceful conflict resolution.

He expressed regret over the dispute’s impact on Cambodian citizens and underscored the United Nations as indispensable for global peace.

The two sides also discussed deepening legislative ties. H.E. Nim Chandara proposed exploring an inter-parliamentary MoU to enhance institutional capacity, facilitate regular delegation exchanges, and share lawmaking expertise. Cambodia also requested more human resource training, scholarships, German investment, and tourism promotion.

Cambodia announced that H.E. Suos Yara, Chairman of the National Assembly’s Commission on Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Information, is scheduled to make an official visit to Germany in the second half of 2026. H.E. Thomas Rachel welcomed the visit, pledging coordination through the German Embassy to ensure its success.

Cambodia and Germany established diplomatic relations in 1967. Germany remains one of Cambodia’s largest EU trading partners and a major provider of grant aid for the country’s socio-economic development.

By K. Rithy Reak