India and Cambodia Forge New Partnership in Health and Digital Tech

The Indian delegation, led by Jaideep Mazumdar, Secretary (East), and the Cambodian delegation, headed by UN Kheang, Secretary of State for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, recently met to discuss expanding bilateral ties. According to a statement, the two sides focused on enhancing collaboration in areas such as health and digital technology, laying the groundwork for deeper cooperation between the nations. This high-level engagement underscores both countries' commitment to strengthening their diplomatic and economic relations.

The consultations were conducted in a warm and friendly atmosphere, offering an opportunity to review the full spectrum of bilateral relations between India and Cambodia. Topics discussed included political cooperation, trade and investment, defense and security, development assistance, heritage conservation and restoration, and consular matters. The two sides also exchanged views on regional and multilateral issues of mutual concern. Both parties expressed satisfaction with the progress made in various sectors and agreed to explore new areas of collaboration, particularly in health and digital technologies, further strengthening their growing partnership.

Secretary (East) and the Secretary of State of Cambodia visited the Asian Traditional Textile Museum, which was established with Indian assistance under the Mekong Ganga Cooperation, as well as the Ta Prohm Temple, a site of an Indian-supported conservation and restoration project. Cambodia is a key partner in India’s Act East Policy and its broader vision for the Indo-Pacific, as well as an important ally in the Global South. The two sides agreed to convene the next Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) at a mutually convenient time, further solidifying their bilateral ties, the statement added.

The MEA spokesperson said in a post on X:

"The 3rd India-Cambodia FOC co-chaired by Secretary (East) @JaideepMazumder & Secretary of State, Dr. UN Kheang of Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation, Cambodia were held today in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

"Discussions covered the entire gamut of bilateral ties including political exchanges, trade & investment, defence & security, development assistance, heritage conservation & restoration and consular issues. They also exchanged views on regional & global issues of mutual interest."