Ambassador Keo Chhea, Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the United Nations (UN), delivered a key statement on Tuesday at the Interactive Dialogue between Member States and UN Resident Coordinators.
The event aimed to review past progress and exchange views on strengthening the UN development system in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This information comes from the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the United Nations.
Ambassador Keo Chhea Addresses UN Development System Dialogue
In the dialogue, Ambassador Keo spoke highly of the good partnership between the Royal Government of Cambodia and the UN. He underscored the UN’s critical role in supporting Cambodia’s ongoing efforts to advance the SDGs.
Preparing for Smooth Transition out of LDC Status by 2029
Ambassador Keo specifically highlighted the UN’s assistance in preparing the country’s Smooth Transition Strategy. This strategy is crucial for Cambodia’s planned graduation from the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) category by 2029.
Three Priority Areas for Enhanced UN-Cambodia Cooperation
Ambassador Keo also encouraged the UN Resident Coordinator and the UN Country Team to further enhance cooperation with Cambodia in three priority areas:
Focus on Sustainable Financing and Digital Governance
- Sustainable Financing and Capacity-Building: Support countries preparing for LDC graduation through stable funding and better training.
- Integrated Approaches: Strengthen climate resilience and digital governance using combined strategies.
Achieving Stronger UN System Coherence
- Stronger UN System Coherence: Ensure effective resource mobilisation by making the UN system work together seamlessly.