Cambodia urges upholding nuke-free status for South-East Asia


Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn during the virtual meeting. - PPP

PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn stressed the importance of the South-East Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) status and expressed his concern on the geopolitical tension and major power rivalry in the region.

Sokhonn made the remarks during the 24th Asean Political-Security Community Council Meeting held on Oct 4 via video conference, according to the foreign ministry's press statement.

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