Japan Ambassador Becomes the First Foreign Envoy to Have Visited All Cambodia’s Provinces
By Torn Chanritheara Cambodianess Sat, June 7, 2025
This photo shows Japan Ambassador Ueno Atsushi in Mondulkiri province. Photo: Embassy of Japan in Cambodia/Facebook
PHNOM PENH – Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia Ueno Atsushi has become the first foreign envoy to have toured the cities of the 25 provinces in the country, saying at the end of his tour how impressed he had been by the warm welcome he had received from people throughout the country.
Ueno took on his post in Cambodia in January 2023.
As he explained in a video posted on the embassy’s Facebook page on June 6, upon arrival in the country, he was determined to complete the trip of the 25 capitals and provinces during his tenure.
After two years and four months, Ueno completed his goal with Oddar Meanchey province being his last destination.
“Every province I visited had wonderful culture and nature, making them truly charming places,” he said. “Above all, what left the deepest impression on me was the very warm welcome I received from local people where I went.”
Having achieved this round of visit, Ueno has set out the goal of visiting all provinces a second time. “Please continue to cheer me up,” he said.
Cambodia-Japan relations were established in 1953. Then in 2023, the two countries elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
Japan is a major donor country to Cambodia, providing a significant amount of development assistance.
Prime Minister Hun Manet met with his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba in May. During their meeting, the two leaders agreed to further strengthen relations between the two countries.
SOURCE: Cambodianess, Cambodia Sat, June 7, 2025
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