ASEANEWS-TERRORISM | PHNOM PENH: Cambodia urges foreign governments to cooperate in terrorism crackdown

Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Prak Sokhonn has called on foreign governments to cooperate in combating terrorism following an alleged assassination attempt on Senate President Hun Sen.

In an official statement dated Friday, Sokhonn condemned the reported plot, which involved the use of drones to attack Mr Hun Sen’s residence, unveiled last week by Mr Hun Sen himself.

He described the act as “a grave terrorist offence” and urged all nations to support Cambodia’s efforts in holding the perpetrators accountable.

“We call on foreign governments that are providing shelter to these terrorists to cooperate with the Cambodian authorities in preventing and combating such threats,” the statement read.

Sokhonn stressed that any attempt on the life of Cambodia’s leadership posed not only a national security threat but also a potential source of regional instability.

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The Minister urged international partners to take a firm stance against individuals and groups involved in acts of terrorism, warning that their continued presence in foreign jurisdictions could undermine global security efforts.

He also emphasised that Cambodia would not tolerate external interference in its security affairs and vowed to pursue justice against those behind the attack.

“All acts of terrorism, regardless of the perpetrators or their motives, must be met with decisive action,” he stated.

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