In brief
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Cambodia from November 14 to 16, 2026, after an invitation from King Norodom Sihamoni, and will attend the 20th Francophonie Summit in Phnom Penh. The trip includes meetings with Cambodian leaders, signing of cooperation agreements in economy, investment, culture, and defense, and a closing ceremony for a temple renovation in Siem Reap. It is the first state visit by a French president to Cambodia since 1993.
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Cambodia from November 14 – 16, 2026, after an invitation from King Norodom Sihamoni, according to a statement from Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
The visit coincides with the 20th Francophonie Summit in Phnom Penh, where Macron will attend the summit and speak.
During his stay, Macron will hold bilateral meetings with King Sihamoni at the Royal Palace, and with Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen and Prime Minister Hun Manet.
The ministry said that several agreements and cooperation documents covering economy, investment, culture and defence will be signed during the visit.
The ministry said the pacts will inject fresh impetus into Cambodia‑France relations and open a new chapter of mutually beneficial cooperation.
Macron will also join King Sihamoni in Siem Reap province to preside over the closing ceremony of a renovation project at the Western Mebon Temple, part of the Angkor Archaeological Park.
This will be Macron’s first state visit to Cambodia since François Mitterrand’s trip in 1993.
