AKP Phnom Penh, March 10, 2026 --

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has confirmed that all Cambodian citizens currently residing in the Middle East remain safe, despite ongoing tensions in the region.

In a press release issued on Tuesday evening, the Ministry said that the 595 Cambodian nationals, including students, who are living in several Middle Eastern countries have been maintaining strict vigilance and are safe.

The Ministry noted that the Royal Cambodian Embassies in the region have been instructed to maintain regular communication with host-country authorities as well as with representatives of Cambodian communities and students to closely monitor their well-being and provide assistance if necessary.

At the same time, the ministry urged Cambodian citizens and students staying in countries in the Middle East, including Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain, to continue following the safety guidance issued by the respective host governments.

Cambodians requiring consular assistance or additional information can contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation or Cambodian embassies through the following hotlines:

1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Consular Department): +855 12 652 497 / +855 87 999 988

2. Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Türkiye: +90 534 459 9689

3. Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Kuwait: +965 960 58678

4. Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Egypt: +20 115 627 9999.

By C. Nika