Cambodia–United States relations
Cambodia |
United States |
|---|---|
| Diplomatic mission | |
| Embassy of Cambodia, Washington, D.C. | United States Embassy, Phnom Penh |
| Envoy | |
| Ambassador Chum Sounry | Vacant |
Bilateral relations between the United States and Cambodia, while strained throughout the Cold War, have strengthened considerably in modern times. The U.S. supports efforts in Cambodia to combat terrorism, build democratic institutions, promote human rights, foster economic development, and eliminate corruption.
According to a 2011 Gallup poll, 68% of Cambodians approved of the job performance of the United States under the Obama administration, with 7% disapproving, the most favorable opinion for any surveyed Asia–Pacific nation. In a 2012 Gallup Poll, 62% of Cambodians approved of U.S. leadership, with 8% disapproving. President Barack Obama's visit to Phnom Penh in 2012 made history as the first U.S. presidential visit to Cambodia.