Phnom Penh: Olivier Richard, French Ambassador to Cambodia, believes that the meeting between French President Emmanuel Macron and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen in November 2026 will further improve relations and cooperation between the two countries as Cambodia continues to develop in all sectors.
Mr. Olivier Rissard’s remarks were made during a courtesy call and work discussion with Mr. Khuong Sreng, the Governor of Phnom Penh, at the Phnom Penh City Hall on July 23, 2026.
During this meeting, Mr. Olivier Rissard recalled that 30 years ago, he came to Phnom Penh once. Comparing Phnom Penh 30 years ago and now, it is very different. Phnom Penh has changed a lot and is modern. France has helped Cambodia a lot, such as: clean water, electricity and other sectors.
The Ambassador also added that France will continue to cooperate with the Phnom Penh administration, especially through the French Development Agency (AFD) in Cambodia. who have been discussing the issue of all the wastewater in the north of Phnom Penh and although no contract has been signed yet, there will be an MoU before French President Emmanuel Macron pays a state visit to Cambodia in November 2026.
For this meeting, Mr. Khuong Sreng discussed the general situation of Phnom Penh, especially the progress of Phnom Penh in all sectors in recent years.
Mr. Khuong Sreng highlighted that over the past 30 years, France has helped Phnom Penh a lot, both in terms of clean water Electricity and other infrastructure. In addition, France has also greatly contributed to bringing peace to Cambodia through the Paris Peace Talks.
At the same time, the Governor told the Ambassador that for the protection of security, safety In the process of preparing for the Francophonie summit, especially for French President Emmanuel Macron in November 2026, the Phnom Penh administration is already ready.
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