Phnom Penh:Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate of Cambodia, has extended his deepest condolences to Madam Kiyoko Fukuda and the people of Japan following the passing of former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda at the age of 90 in Tokyo on October 22, 2026.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, in a condolence letter dated October 27 addressed to the late former prime minister's spouse, Samdech Techo Hun Sen expressed his sympathies on behalf of the Cambodian Senate, the Cambodian people, and himself. He described Mr. Fukuda as a great statesman whose dedication and wisdom significantly contributed to peace, stability, and prosperity in Japan and beyond.
Hun Sen also remembered Mr. Fukuda as a cherished friend of Cambodia who played an important role in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. The letter highlighted the Fukuda Doctrine, which helped shape Japan's foreign policy towards Southeast Asia through sincere 'Heart-to-Heart' diplomacy.
During his tenure as Prime Minister, Mr. Fukuda ensured that Japan remained a trusted partner in Cambodia's post-conflict reconstruction and development, particularly in areas such as infrastructure, human resource development, mine clearance, and cultural heritage conservation.
Samdech Techo Hun Sen noted that the former Japanese leader's contributions had left a lasting mark on Cambodia's development and in the hearts of the Cambodian people. He concluded by wishing the late former prime minister eternal peace and extending his highest consideration to Madam Kiyoko Fukuda.