On the morning of 03 July 2024, the National Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations held the Closing Ceremony of the “Culinary Diplomacy Training Course” for 20 diplomats and spouse of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

The ceremony was presided over by Her Excellency Eat Sophea, Secretary of State, Personal Adviser to Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei HUN MANET, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, and on behalf of His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

Addressing at the closing, Her Excellency Secretary of State expressed warm congratulations to the participants who successfully completed the training course and received certificates today. She stressed that culinary diplomacy is an important part of economic diplomacy and the Royal Government of Cambodia considers economic diplomacy as its priority task. Her Excellency has advised the trainees to use food diplomacy as a tool to promote the beautiful culture of Cambodia at international stage and thus benefits returning to our country are export of agricultural products and attracting investment and tourists which is an important part of​​ economic diplomacy of the royal government.

Photo Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cambodia.