Russian Embassy in Cambodia

⚽️ On April 30, a friendly football match between the teams of the Russian Embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom was held at Sephora Sport Center in Phnom Penh in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the diplomatic relations, which our countries will mark on May 13. H.E. Mr Anatoly Borovik, Ambassador, and H.E. Mr Meas Kim Heng, Secretary of State of the Foreign Ministry, kicked off the event. “Throughout this significant period of history, Moscow and Phnom Penh have achieved considerable success in developing bilateral cooperation based on friendship, mutual trust and readiness to assist each other in difficult times. This puts a serious responsibility on us: it is our duty to preserve and expand this rich legacy," noted the head of the diplomatic mission in his welcome remarks. Families, colleagues and friends came to support the players. The match took place in a warm atmosphere, with the athletes delivering an exciting game. 🇷🇺🇰🇭 Such informal encounters between Russian and Cambodian diplomats have become a fine tradition. Last time, the teams played on the Embassy’s pitch to mark the Diplomats' Day. #RussiaCambodia #70yearsOfDiplomaticRelations

📆 On April 20, on the sidelines of the 22nd ASEAN-Russia Senior Officials’ Meeting in Kazan, H.E. Mr Andrey Rudenko, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, met with H.E. Mr Yeap Samnang, Under-Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia. 🇷🇺🇰🇭 The Sides thoroughly discussed steps to strengthen cooperation between our countries and the Association in light of the 35th anniversary of Russia-ASEAN relations, as well as paid attention to the development of bilateral dialogue ahead of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Moscow and Phnom Penh. #RussiaCambodia #RussiaASEAN

🎉 Dear Cambodian friends! I would like to wholeheartedly congratulate you on Khmer New Year! ⭐️ This wonderful festival demonstrates how much the people of the Kingdom respect and honour their traditions, and how highly they value the legacy of their ancestors. At the same time, the New Year symbolizes renewal and a striving for future achievements, marking the start of ambitious plans. I do believe that the Kingdom will continue its steady development and achieve significant success in all areas without exception. 🇷🇺🇰🇭 Soon we will celebrate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our countries. The friendship between Russia and Cambodia is based on trust and mutual respect. The coming new year will see us continue our dedicated efforts to strengthen cooperation between Moscow and Phnom Penh in the interests of peace and prosperity for our peoples. I wish you, your nearest and dearest good health, happiness and prosperity! 🔥🐴 Happy New Year 2570, the Year of the Fire Horse! H.E. Mr Anatoly Borovik Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Kingdom of Cambodia #RussiaCambodia#KhmerNewYear

⚓️ On April 6, 2026, a detachment of the Pacific Fleet of the Russian Navy comprising the two corvettes, “Sovershenny” and “Rezky”, entered the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port to pay an unofficial three-day visit. Representatives of the Ministry of National Defense of the Kingdom welcomed the ships at the pier. H.E. Mr Anatoly Borovik, Russian Ambassador to Cambodia, participated in a solemn greeting ceremony on board the corvette “Sovershenny”. “Taking this opportunity, I would like to express my gratitude to all officers, warrant officers, petty officers and sailors for their commitment to the important mission of ensuring the security of the Russian Federation and protecting its interests. I hope that all of you will demonstrate the best qualities inherent in Russian naval personnel, being capable of tackling complex tasks under any circumstances and serving as role models. It is necessary to do everything possible to ensure that the St Andrew’s flag always flies proudly across the vast expanse of the World Ocean,” stated the head of the diplomatic mission in his remarks. 🇷🇺🇰🇭 The command of the detachment paid protocol visits to civil and military officials of the Kingdom, Russian sailors explored the sights of Sihanoukville and played a football match with their Cambodian colleagues. Officials from of the Ministry of National Defense and servicemen of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, as well as students and teachers of the Russian Embassy School went on a tour of Russian warships. The port-call was crowned by a reception aboard the corvette "Rezky" that took place on April 7. H.E. Mr Anatoly Borovik and his Spouse, H.E. General Tea Seiha, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense of the Kingdom, H.E. Captain 1st rank Andrey Gaevoy, Commander of the detachment, H.E. Mr Meas Kim Heng, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom, and other dignitaries attended the solemn event. On April 8, the corvettes departed from the port to continue their expedition. #RussiaCambodia

🎓 On March 29, H.E. Mr Anatoly Borovik, Russian Ambassador to Cambodia, participated in Russian and Soviet Alumni Reception. “Education has always played a significant role in our bilateral dialogue. A clear illustration of this is the fact that, over the past decades, more than 8,000 Cambodian citizens have obtained degrees in various fields from our educational institutions. We remain fully committed to ensuring that as many Cambodians as possible have the opportunity to study in Russia,” stated the head of the diplomatic mission in his welcoming remarks. 🇷🇺🇰🇭 The gathering, organized by the Association of Former Cambodian Students from the Soviet Union and Russia, was attended by high-ranking officials, entrepreneurs, activists of science and culture of the Kingdom, and Russian diplomats. #RussiaCambodia

🎉 On March 28, the Opening Ceremony of the Days of Russian Culture in Cambodia was held at the Chaktomuk Conference Hall. 🇷🇺🇰🇭 In his welcoming remarks, H.E. Mr Anatoly Borovik, Ambassador, noted the special significance of the event in the year marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and Cambodia. “This is an important milestone, reflecting a long path of mutual respect and trust. We highly value the traditionally warm and constructive nature of the Russian-Cambodian dialogue, which is developing steadily in political, economic, educational and humanitarian spheres,” added the head of the diplomatic mission. H.E. Mrs. Phoeurng Sackona, Minister of Culture and Fine Arts of the Kingdom, emphasized the enduring friendship between Cambodia and Russia dating back to the Soviet era, as evidenced by holding the Days of Russian Culture. 🎶 The highlight of the event was a performance by the State Academic Omsk Russian Folk Choir, which presented their program ‘Heirs of Siberia’ to the audience. The Days of Russian Culture attracted prominent government officials of the Kingdom, representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Phnom Penh, alumni of Russian and Soviet universities, compatriots living in Cambodia, as well as Embassy staff and their families. #RussiaCambodia #DaysOfRussianCulture

🗓 On March 10, H.E. Mr Anatoly Borovik, Russian Ambassador to Cambodia, met with H.E. Mr Kung Phoak, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom, to discuss the prospects for development of the #RussiaASEAN Dialogue Partnership in light of the 35th Anniversary of the relations between Russia and the Association. #RussiaCambodia

🇷🇺🇰🇭 On February 25-26, Moscow hosted the Future Technologies Forum. H.E. Mr Dith Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of the Kingdom of Cambodia, participated in the event. 🌱 On February 26, H.E. Mrs Oksana Lut, Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, met with H.E. Mr Dit Tina to discuss the development of mutual trade in agricultural products, cooperation in the scientific and technical sphere, and agricultural education. The parties touched upon issues related to the export of Russian veterinary vaccines, cooperation in the field of genetics, breeding and seed production, as well as the training of Cambodian students at Russian agricultural universities. #RussiaCambodia

👨‍🎓 On February 12, H.E. Mr Anatoly Borovik, Ambassador, paid a visit to the National Technical Training Institute of Cambodia, where he held talks with H.E. Mr Yok Sothy, President of the organization, and H.E. Mr Seng Sakda, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training. H.E. Mr Gnel Rattha, President of the Association of Former Cambodian Students from the Soviet Union and Russia, also joined the meeting. The parties discussed prospects for developing exchanges in the field of vocational education. Yok Sothy conducted a tour for the Head of the diplomatic mission, recounting the history and main achievements of the educational institution headed by him. #RussiaCambodia

Russian Embassy continues to provide humanitarian aid to the residents of the Kingdom affected by the border conflict. On January 23, H.E. Mr Anatoly Borovik, Ambassador of Russia, and diplomatic mission staff visited the Cambodian Red Cross, and handed over essential commodities, including household chemicals and personal-care products, to H.E. Ms Pum Chantini, Secretary General of the organization. #RussiaCambodia#RussiaHelps

🇷🇺🇰🇭 On January 12, H.E. Mr Anatoly Borovik, Russian Ambassador to Cambodia, met with H.E. Mrs Chring Botumrangsay, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom, to discuss topical issues of bilateral cooperation, as well as an action plan to mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Moscow and Phnom Penh. #RussiaCambodia

🎄 On December 24, the Embassy hosted a friendly New Year reunion of Russian and Soviet university graduates. In his welcoming speech, H.E. Mr Anatoly Borovik, Ambassador, highlighted the unique role of educational projects in the dialogue between Moscow and Phnom Penh. “We are proud of Russian educational institutions, which offer high-quality education in a wide range of fields. It is encouraging that young people across the Kingdom show a keen interest in studying in our country,” stated the Head of the diplomatic mission. In response, H.E. Mr Gnel Rattha, President of the Association of Former Cambodian Students from the Soviet Union and Russia, emphasised that the education obtained in the USSR and Russia had made an invaluable contribution to the construction and development of modern Cambodia. The event was attended by H.E. Dr Phoeurng Sackona, Minister of Culture and Fine Arts of the Kingdom, Patriarchal Exarch of Sout-East Asia, Metropolitan of Singapore and South-East Asia Sergiy, prominent public officials, workers of science and culture of Cambodia, as well as diplomats of the Embassy. #RussiaCambodia