PRIME Minister Hun Manet confirmed that Cambodia will join US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, an initiative originally designed to resolve the Gaza conflict.
He shared the decision yesterday during a meeting with Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command.
It was not announced whether Cambodia will seek to become a permanent member of the board, which reportedly requires a donation of US$1bil (RM4bil), or a standard member, which is free for a three-year term, before assessment for the next mandate.
“Samdech Thipadei (Manet) informed the Admiral that Cambodia has received an invitation letter from President Donald Trump to participate in the ‘Board of Peace’.
“Cambodia will join the body, an act that demonstrates Cambodia’s goodwill and commitment to global peace,” said Hun Manet via his Facebook page.
Analysts suggested that the decision reflects Cambodia’s need for peace amid the conflict with Thailand, though they said it should be clearly explained to other friendly nations. — The Phnom Penh Post/ANN
