Derek Yip

Each year, on #AnzacDay, we reflect on the service, sacrifice and courage of Australian & New Zealand service personnel in times of war & peace. We did so today at dawn in Phnom Penh. From Gallipoli to peacekeeping in Cambodia and so many other operations, #LestWeForget.

This World Earth Day, meet @AusAmbClimate Will Nankervis. Will shares how our work in renewable and clean energy, and food security is addressing the effects of climate change across Southeast Asia. @AusAmbASEAN @AusHCSG @DubesAustralia @ausambph @AusAmbVN @ausembpp

A fascinating and joyful past week watching Cambodians coming together in Phnom Penh and across the country to bring in the Khmer New Year. Very special to be able to witness a celebration so steeped in tradition.

The Australian Embassy in Cambodia will be closed 14–16 April for Khmer New Year and will reopen 17 April 2026. Australian citizen requiring urgent consular assistance should call 023 266 500 (local call – you will be transferred to Australia) or +61 2 6261 3305.

Wishing our friends in Cambodia a happy Khmer New Year. រីករាយបុណ្យចូលឆ្នាំថ្មីប្រពៃណីជាតិខ្មែរ!

We send His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, our warmest wishes and heartfelt thoughts for his good health, happiness and long life. We hope that Khmer New Year brings peace and prosperity to His Majesty’s beloved nation.

Are you an Australian or New Zealander in Cambodia? The Australian Embassy in Phnom Penh is hosting an Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Australian Embassy on Saturday 25 April. Details below.

I attended the opening sessions of Kem Sokha’s appeal hearing yesterday and today. We continue to call for a fair and transparent resolution to his case and urge Cambodia to take steps to expand civic and political space.

Congrats to Ky Sokkim, CEO of the Skills Development Fund and Long Morokot, Marine Conservation and Community Engagement Officer at the Song Saa Foundation, for winning the Community Leadership and Young Leadership awards at our Australian alumni of the year awards last week!

Congratulations to Dr. Cheunboran Chanborey on being awarded Australian Alumni of the Year! He has been a great counterpart and just returned from a very successful stint as Cambodia’s Ambassador to Australia. Another example of where an education in Australia can take you!

The Australian Embassy in Cambodia will be closed on 3 April 2026 for Good Friday, resuming usual business on 6 April 2026. Australian citizens requiring urgent consular assistance should call 023 266 500 (local call – you will be transferred to Australia) or +61 2 6261 3305.

Australians of Cambodian heritage, Australia’s strong history here, ambitions to grow our relationship and Cambodia’s efforts to diversify its partnerships. Great to chat about these and other important topics with Iea Sonita @Kiripost for an upcoming video podcast.

Investing in our future leaders is vital to a peaceful, stable and prosperous region. Great to meet participants of the ASEAN-Australia Centre’s Emerging Leaders Program to discuss the role of strong partnerships in shaping our region’s future.

Loved meeting Navy, Sonthorng, Davin and Somneang at the SchneiTec solar farm. Graduates of 🇦🇺’s Women in Clean Energy internship program, these inspirational young women now are now helping to drive Cambodian’s clean energy future, and breaking down barriers for women in STEM.

Great to see HE Dr Chen Widhya engaging closely with @AusAmbASEAN in his new role in Jakarta.

Saw today how Australia is helping remote Cambodian communities access clean, affordable piped water. Through blended finance, an Australian-funded water treatment plant in Kampong Ous now provides clean water to schools and households that previously relied on raw river water.

Today, we screened ‘Boodjara’, a film about the Noongar people’s connection with land the ‘Water Land Forest’ Indigenous Festival, organised by four Cambodian indigenous organisations. Great to learn about the deep links Cambodian indigenous peoples have with their environment.

Australia has been a strong supporter of the Cambodian International Film Festival since 2019. It’s a great way to tell Australian stories here. Four Australian films (Kangaroo, Franklin, Boodjara & Interview with a Hero) are screening at this year’s festival.

#UNFPA, @MoHCambodia, and 211 health leaders across Cambodia came together to review progress, share challenges, and agree on practical actions to tackle identified maternal and newborn health issues. Thank you to the Australian Government for supporting this shared effort.