TheCambodian government has diplomatic relations with most countries, including theUnited States , theUnited Kingdom , andFrance , as well as all of its Asian neighbors, includingChina ,India ,Vietnam ,Laos ,South Korea , andThailand . The government is a member of most major international organizations, including theUnited Nations and its specialized agencies such as theWorld Bank andInternational Monetary Fund . The government is anAsian Development Bank (ADB) member, a member ofASEAN , and of theWTO . In 2005 Cambodia attended the inauguralEast Asia Summit . The government is also a member of thePacific Alliance (as observer) andShanghai Cooperation Organisation (as dialogue partner).[ 1]
International disputes [ edit ] Delegates of the ASEAN Summit pose for a photograph at the Peace Palace inPhnom Penh , Cambodia, on 19 November 2012. Cambodia is involved in a dispute regarding offshore islands and sections of the boundary with Vietnam. In addition, themaritime 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.
Cambodia is atransshipment site forGolden Triangle heroin, and possibly a site ofmoney laundering . There is corruption related to narcotics in parts of the government, military and police. Cambodia is also a possible site of small-scaleopium ,heroin , andamphetamine production. The country is a large producer ofcannabis for the international market.[ 2]
International organization participation [ edit ] 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 [ edit ] List of countries which Cambodia maintains diplomatic relations with:
Bilateral relations [ edit ] Country Formal relations began in Notes Canada 25 November 1991 SeeCambodia–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.[ 42] [ 43] Mexico is accredited to Cambodia from its embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam.[ 44] United States 11 July 1950 SeeCambodia–United States relations Cambodia has an embassy inWashington, D.C. United States has an embassy in Phnom Penh.
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 SeeBrunei–Cambodia relations Brunei has an embassy in Phnom Penh.[ 45] Cambodia has an embassy inBandar Seri Begawan .[ 45] The relations are mainly on economics and security. China (PRC)19 July 1958 SeeCambodia–China relations Cambodia and the People's Republic of China relations have strengthened considerably after the end of theCambodian-Vietnamese War . Cambodia has an embassy inBeijing . 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 SeeCambodia–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 inPhnom Penh . Cambodia has an embassy in New Delhi. Indonesia 1957 SeeCambodia–Indonesia relations Israel 19601993 (reestablished) SeeCambodia–Israel relations Japan 4 May 1954 SeeCambodia–Japan relations Japan has an embassy in Phnom Penh and a consulate general inSiem Reap .[ 47] Cambodia has an embassy inTokyo . Both Countries relations that in 1946, KingNorodom 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 SeeCambodia–Laos relations Laos has an embassy in Phnom Penh.[ 48] Cambodia has an embassy inVientiane .[ 49] Historically, relations have been tense, with long-standing unresolvedborder disputes.[ 50] [ 51] Malaysia 2 December 1996 SeeCambodia–Malaysia relations The relations are mainly in economic.[ 52] Malaysia was the fourth largest foreign investors to Cambodian in 2009.[ 53] North Korea 28 December 1964[ 54] SeeCambodia–North Korea relations Pakistan SeeCambodia–Pakistan relations Cambodia is accredited to Pakistan from its embassy in New Delhi, India. Pakistan has an embassy in Phnom Penh. Philippines 1956 SeeCambodia–Philippines relations Philippine PresidentRodrigo Duterte with KingNorodom 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 inManila . Philippines has an embassy in Phnom Penh. Singapore 10 August 1965 SeeCambodia–Singapore relations Cambodia was one of the first countries to recognize Singapore's sovereignty when it became independent in 1965. Prime MinisterLee 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[ 55] [ 55] KingNorodom Sihamoni granting an audience to President of South KoreaLee Myung-bak in 2009. SeeCambodia–South Korea relations Cambodia has an embassy inSeoul . South Korea has an embassy in Phnom Penh. Tajikistan 1956 Cambodia embassy in Ankara, Turkey is presented for Tajikistan.[1] Thailand SeeCambodia–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[ 56] SeeCambodia–Turkey relations Cambodia has an embassy inAnkara . 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).[ 57] Vietnam SeeCambodia–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 inHanoi . Vietnam has an embassy in Phnom Penh.
Country Formal relations began Notes Denmark 9 October 1967 SeeCambodia–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[ 58] Finland recognized Cambodia on 19 December 1969. Diplomatic relations established on 20 January 1970, re-established 9 August 1976.[ 58] Cambodia is represented in Finland through its embassy in London, United Kingdom[ 59] Finland is represented in Cambodia through its embassy inBangkok , Thailand[ 60] France 1863 SeeCambodia–France relations Germany SeeCambodia–Germany relations Cambodia has an embassy inBerlin . 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.[ 62] Both countries are full members of theFrancophonie .[ 63] 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 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 relationsCambodia is accredited to Spain from its embassy in Paris, France. Spain is accredited to Cambodia from its embassy in Bangkok, Thailand. Switzerland 1957[ 66] 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.[ 66] Ukraine 23 April 1992 SeeCambodia–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 1952 1976 (reestablished) SeeCambodia–United Kingdom relations Cambodia establisheddiplomatic relations with the United Kingdom on 5 May 1952.
Cambodia maintains anembassy inLondon .[ 67] The United Kingdom is accredited to Cambodia through its embassy in Phnom Penh.[ 68] Both countries share common membership of theInternational Criminal Court , and theWorld Trade Organization . Bilaterally the two countries have a Development Partnership.[ 69]
Country with no relations [ edit ] There are 17 countries that haven't establish any diplomatic relations with Cambodia:
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