Diplomatic relations
Cambodia and Japan established the diplomatic relation in 1953. During the Khmer Rouge Regime from 1975 to 1979, Japan closed its embassy in Phnom Penh and reopened it in 1992.
Treaty of Amity between Japan and Cambodia
Signed at Tokyo, 9 December 1955
Entered into force, 21 August 1956
Japan and the Kingdom of Cambodia, desirous of strengthening their amicable relations on an advantageous basis, have decided to conclude a Treaty of Amity and for that purpose have appointed as their Plenipotentiaries,
The Government of Japan:
His Excellency Mr. Mamoru Shigemitsu, Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Royal Government of Cambodia:
His Royal Highness Samdech Preah Upayuvareach Norodom Sihanouk, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Who, having communicated to each other their full powers found to be in due form, have agreed upon the following provisions:
Article I
Japan and the Kingdom of Cambodia shall maintain between themselves a constant peace and perpetual amity.
Article II
Each High Contracting Parties shall respect the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the other.
They shall regulate every difference, which may arise between both Parties, through peaceful means.
Article III
Diplomatic and consular representatives of each High Contracting Parties shall enjoy, within the territories of one another, on the basis of reciprocity, every privileges and immunities that are accorded to diplomatic and consular representatives of the most favored nation.
Article IV
Both High Contracting Parties shall undertake negotiations in order to conclude agreements aimed at enhancing economic, financial, technical and cultural cooperation.
They shall endeavour to facilitate exchanges of knowledge and technical experiences in the fields of science and industry.
Article V
Each High Contracting Parties shall endeavour to accord every possible facilitation to nationals of the other who desire to immigrate to its territories in case where it deems that this immigration conforms with common interests.
Article VI
The present Treaty shall be ratified in conformity with constitutional procedures of each High Contracting Parties. It shall enter into force one month after the date of exchange of the instruments of ratification, which shall take place in Phnom Penh. The Treaty shall remain in force until it is terminated by either High Contracting Parties by giving one year’s notice.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the respective Plenipotentiaries have signed the present Treaty and have affixed thereunto their seals.
DONE in duplicate at Tokyo this ninth day of December 1955 in Japanese, Cambodian and French. In case of any divergence of interpretation, the French text shall prevail.
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For Japan
Mamoru Shigemitsu
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For Cambodia
N. Sihanouk
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VIP Visits
From Cambodia to Japan
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Year/month
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Name |
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1996. 7
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First Prime Minister Norodom Ranariddh
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1999. 2
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Samdech Prime Minister Techo Hun Sen
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1999. 5
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President of the Senate Chea Sim
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2001. 6
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Samdech Prime Minister Techo Hun Sen
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2002. 3
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President of National Assembly Norodom Ranariddh
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2002. 8
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Senior Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hor Namhong
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2003. 2
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Senior Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hor Namhong
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2003.12
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Samdech Prime Minister Techo Hun Sen
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2005. 3
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Deputy Prime Minister, Minister in charge of the Council of Ministers Sok An
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2005. 5
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Samdech Prime Minister Techo Hun Sen
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2006. 5
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Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior Sar Kheng
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2007. 2
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Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hor Namhong
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2007. 6
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Samdech Prime Minister Techo Hun Sen
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2010. 5
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His Majesty the King Norodom Sihamony
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From Japan to Cambodia
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Year/month
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Name |
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1993. 1
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Vice Chief Cabinet Secretary Motoji Kondo
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1993. 5
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Minister of Home Affairs Murata
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1993. 9
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Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Tsutomu Hata
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1995. 8
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Vice Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Yohei Kono
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2000. 1
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Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi
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2001. 6
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T.I.H. Prince and Princess Akishino
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2002. 1
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Minister of Finance Masajuro Shiokawa
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2002.11
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Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi
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2003. 6
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Foreign Minister Yoriko Kawaguchi
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2003. 9
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Minister for International Trade and Economy Takeo Hiranuma
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2005. 6
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Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura
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2006. 8
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Vice President of the House of Representatives Takahiro Yokomichi
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2009. 1
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Hirofumi Nakasone.
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2010. 9
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State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Osamu Fujimura
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Former and present Cambodian Ambassadors to Japan
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Name |
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1954 - 1955
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HRH Prince Norodom Kantol
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1955 - 1958
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H.E. Gen. Nhiek Tioulong
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1958 - 1964
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H.E. Mr. Sim Var
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1964 (November-December)
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H.E. Mr. Koun Wick
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1964 - 1966
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H.E. Mr. Hem Phanrasy
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1966 - 1969
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HH Prince Sisowath Sirik Matak
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1969 - 1970
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H.E. Mr. Poc Thieun
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1970 - 1974
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H.E. Mr. Sim Var
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1974 - 1975
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H.E. Mr. Koun Wick
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1994 - 1999
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H.E. Mr. Truong Mealy
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1999 - 2005
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H.E. Mr. Ing Kieth
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2005 - 2009
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H.E. Mr. Pou Sothirak
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2009 - present
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H.E. Mr. Hor Monirath
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