Joining U.S.-Initiated Peace Commission, Hun Manet Clarifies: No USD 1 Billion Fee for Cambodia

针对社会上流传的「10 亿美元会费」说法，柬埔寨首相 洪玛耐 出面澄清，强调柬埔寨加入美国倡议设立的「和平委员会」，Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has clarified public concerns regarding a rumored USD 1 billion membership fee, stressing that Cambodia will not be required to pay any fees after joining the U.S.-initiated “Peace Commission.”。

洪玛耐于 26 日正式宣布，柬埔寨以创始成员国身份加入该委员会。消息公布后，外界随即关注是否需要支付高额会费，甚至出现「10 亿美元」的传言。

对此，洪玛耐在 27 日上午透过脸书作出说明，指出柬埔寨作为创始成员，参与任期为 3 年，并不涉及任何资金缴纳或财政支出。

He further clarified that the widely cited USD 1 billion fee applies only to countries seeking long-term or permanent membership, which does not correspond to Cambodia’s current role. He said the claim was based on a misunderstanding.

Hun Manet emphasized that Cambodia’s participation aims to demonstrate its commitment to global peace and international responsibility. Peacebuilding and opposition to conflict, he noted, have long been central to Cambodia’s foreign policy. Through United Nations peacekeeping missions, Cambodia has deployed personnel to several conflict-affected countries, contributing to international stability.

He added that joining the Peace Commission as a founding member will help strengthen multilateral dialogue and international cooperation without placing any burden on national finances. Cambodia, he said, will continue to play a constructive role in international and regional affairs to promote peace, stability, and shared development.