Derek Yip

Derek Yip is the Australian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia. You can also follow us on Facebook at AustralianEmbassyPhnomPenh.

[Michelle Chan @AusASEANEAS]

🇦🇺 and 🇰🇭’s partnership spans engagement on important bilateral and regional issues. Insightful discussion with visiting Minister Samheng Boros, Australia’s 🇰🇭 Alumni of the Year 2023, on deepening cooperation in social protection, economic resilience, education and skills.

[Derek Yip @AusEmbPP]

Today, we farewelled our next cohort of @AustraliaAwards Cambodia scholars, the next generation of Cambodian change-makers.

These scholarships provide a world-class education and life-changing opportunities.

Wishing them all the best in 🇦🇺!

[Derek Yip @AusEmbPP]

Today is the International Day of UN Peacekeepers.

Cambodia’s history reminds us why peacekeeping matters. Australia played a vital role in the peacekeeping efforts that helped restore stability in Cambodia. Today, Cambodia is a major contributor to 🌎 peacekeeping operations.

[Derek Yip @AusEmbPP]

An open media environment supports accountability, growth and good governance.

Great to be able to hold a briefing with Cambodian media outlets today. We discussed the strength of bilateral ties, trade & investment opportunities, education, human rights and civil society.

[Derek Yip @AusEmbPP]

The decision to pardon Kem Sokha was a meaningful step forward for Mr Sokha and the nation. We would welcome further positive developments in his case.

We continue to encourage Cambodia to enable genuine political participation & stand ready to support Cambodia to achieve this.

[Derek Yip @AusEmbPP]

Education is key to growth in Cambodia and realising the goals of our partnerships here. Great to talk to DPM Hang Chuon Naron about further work with Cambodia to boost education outcomes, grow Cambodian student numbers in Australia and expand links between our institutions.

[Derek Yip @AusEmbPP]

World class education, excellent lifestyle, proximity and vibrant, diverse communities. All great reasons to study in Western Australia.

Busy couple of days in Phnom Penh with West Australian universities and TVET providers deepening education bonds between our two countries.

[Derek Yip @AusEmbPP]

Today, alongside Minister for Water Resources, Thor Chetha, we launched the Australia Cambodia Partnership for Climate Resilience (ACP4Climate), a new program supporting climate-resilient water governance and inclusive climate adaptation in Cambodia.

https://t.co/YaXy2EWQFl

[Derek Yip @AusEmbPP]

Australia is supporting a more climate resilient and water secure future in Cambodia.

We’re launching a new partnership (the Australia Cambodia Partnership for Climate Resilience or ACP4Climate) to help communities better adapt to the impacts of climate change in Cambodia.

[Derek Yip @AusEmbPP]

On the auspicious occasion of the Royal Birthday of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath NORODOM SIHAMONI, King of Cambodia, the 🇦🇺 Embassy in 🇰🇭 extends its heartfelt wishes for His Majesty's continued good health, happiness, longevity, prosperity and a swift recovery.

[Derek Yip @AusEmbPP]

The Australian Embassy will be closed on 14 May for HM King Norodom Sihamoni's Royal Birthday and will reopen on 15 May.

Australian requiring urgent consular assistance during this time should call 023 266 500 (local call – you will be transferred to 🇦🇺) or [phone].

[Michelle Chan @AusASEANEAS]

Fantastic to host ASEAN colleagues for the 38th ASEAN-Australia Forum! We celebrated 5️⃣ years of our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership & discussed shared priorities incl energy security, economic resilience & conflict prevention. #A Partnership for Peace & Prosperity since 1974

[Derek Yip @AusEmbPP]

Wonderful to catch up Her Excellency the Governor General in Sydney. We had a great discussion about the time she spent in Cambodia, the focus of our development partnerships, our ambitions for 🇦🇺 🇰🇭 ties and the importance of projecting modern Australia.

[Derek Yip @AusEmbPP]

As energy supplies tighten globally, Australia is helping to boost energy security in Cambodia. Through strong support for Cambodia’s clean energy transition, we’re enhancing Cambodia’s energy sovereignty and helping Cambodians to access cleaner, cheaper and more reliable power.

[Derek Yip @AusEmbPP]

Lieutenant-General John Sanderson played an integral role in delivering the UNTAC peacekeeping operations that helped to bring peace and stability to Cambodia.

Great to talk to him about the complexity and success of those efforts, and the proud legacy of Australia and UNTAC.

[Derek Yip @AusEmbPP]

Whether you’re celebrating the care and wise counsel of a mother, or being celebrated, or remembering the blessing of a mother or mother figure in your life in the past, Happy Mother’s Day!

[Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺 @dfat]

What's the best advice your mum has given you?

Happy Mother's Day.

[Tiffany McDonald @AusAmbASEAN]

Australia and Cambodia share a longstanding partnership and a commitment to a peaceful, stable and prosperous region.

A pleasure to meet H.E. Noy Choumneanh, Cambodia’s Ambassador to ASEAN, to exchange views on regional priorities and opportunities for deeper cooperation.

[Derek Yip @AusEmbPP]

On World Press Freedom Day, we emphasise the importance of free press and protecting journalists to ensuring good governance, transparency and accountability. These were messages a/g Political Counsellor, Emily Sandilands, reiterated at the National Conference on Press Freedom.

[Derek Yip @AusEmbPP]

The Kangan Institute’s Automotive Centre of Excellence in Melbourne is the blueprint for the Automotive Centre of Excellence in 🇰🇭, set up to train Cambodia’s automotive workforce of the future. Great to visit the original & talk to its leadership about future plans in Cambodia.

[Derek Yip @AusEmbPP]

Today’s decision to uphold Kem Sokha’s conviction is deeply disappointing.

Australia’s Chargé d'affaires attended the verdict hearing.

We urge Cambodia to take steps to expand civic space and create the conditions for genuine, contested elections.