(Phnom Penh): Hun Many, Minister of Civil Service and President of the Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia (UYFC), urged 12 Cambodian youth delegates attending the International Festival of Youth 2026 in Russia to maintain unity, understand Cambodia's history, practice soft diplomacy, and highlight the country's positive achievements internationally.

Speaking to the delegates on Thursday (Sep. 10), Minister Hun Many emphasised that history serves as an important lesson for young people to understand the value of peace and Cambodia's current development.

He encouraged the delegates to exchange knowledge and experiences with international youth, expand their networks, and showcase the identity, capabilities, and potential of Cambodian youth.

The International Festival of Youth 2026 will bring together 10,000 young people from more than 190 countries in Yekaterinburg, Russia, from 11 to 17 September.
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