YEAR 2025
Freedom Drive
Round Table India organised a Flag Hoisting Ceremony and the Honorary Consul was invited to inaugurate it on the Republic Day in January 2025. Round Table International (RTI) is a global, non-political, and non-religious organization founded in 1927 in Norwich, England, by Louis Marchesi. It brings together young men aged 18 to 40 (or 45 in some countries) from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds to foster fellowship, personal development, and community service.
January 2025
Akhil Bharati Vidyarthi Parishad
The Honorary Consul was invited to attend the Civic Reception Program organised by the Akhil Bharati Vidyarthi Parishad for Inter-State Living. The event was also attended by former Chief Minister of Karnataka Mr HD Deve Gowda and the Maharaja of Mysore.
February 2025
Visit of the Delegation from Ministry of Defence to Bangalore
The Honorary Consul invited the Defence Delegation from Cambodia to attend the Aero India Show in 2025. The delegation shared their experience of the show and similarities that India and Cambodia enjoy. They shared that the logo of the Cambodian army was the Indian God Hanuman.
February 2025
Direct Flights between Bangalore and Siem Reap
The Honorary Consul held meetings with Angkor Air in Cambodia, to discuss the need for Direct flights between South India and Cambodia. Several points were discussed during the meeting including the locational and economic advantages that Bangalore enjoys and the prospects these direct flights hold. Angkor Air was requested to conduct their research regarding the same.
March 2025
Indian Universities Visit Cambodia
Indian Universities visited Universities in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and signed MOU with Western University. They also met with the Royal University of Phnom Penh and Pannasatra University and explored possibilities of collaboration.
March 2025
Cambodia-ASEAN Business Summit
The Cambodian Chamber of Commerce (CCC) organised a Business Summit in Phnom Penh in March 2025. The event brought together Chamber of Commerce and Business owners from Cambodia and delegations from the countries of ASEAN attended the conference. The Honorary Consul attended the event and interacted with several dignitaries from Southeast Asia.
March 2025
Sister City Agreement between Bangalore and Siem Reap
The Honorary Consul met the Deputy Governor of Siem Reap and furthered the discussion on Sister City between Bangalore and Siem Reap. The Governor welcomed the initiative and offered support from office to promote Siem Reap-Karnataka ties.
Nutrition program in Cambodia
Satya Sai Annapoorna Trust visited the Honorary Consulate to start a Nutrition program in schools of Cambodia and establish borewells in some rural districts of Cambodia. This initiative was supported by the NGO Vidya Jyothi Trust. The Honorary Consulate facilitated and supported these initiatives.
April 2025
Textile Delegation to Cambodia
The Honorary Consul facilitated a delegation of textile owners of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) from Tamil Nadu to interact with the Garment Manufacturers of Cambodia. A Buyer Seller meet was organised by CII and Honorary Consulate supported by the Embassy of India in Cambodia and Ministry of Commerce, Government of Cambodia where the Indian and Cambodian side tried to understand each other’s business and decided to establish a Cambodian Garment Training institute in Tamil Nadu.
April 2025
India-Italy Strategic Partnership Forum
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) organised a delegation of founders and leaders of Indian companies and it was led by the Honorable Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal. The Honorary Consul was invited to be a part of the delegation.
June 2025
FKCCI Delegation
The Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) , a leading Business chamber of Karnataka led a delegation with its business entrepreneurs to Siem Reap and met with the Deputy Governor and the officials of Siem Reap. The delegation tried to understand the businesses in Siem Reap and the sectors which offer a potential for growth.
August 2025
Ambassador of Cambodia’s Visit to Bangalore
The Ambassador of Cambodia to India H.E. Rath MANY along with the Deputy Ambassador My Bunley visited Bangalore in September 2025. She visited the Buddhist Temple on the eve of Chum Ben and received blessings from the Buddhist monks.
September 2025
Celebration of Cambodia Day by Sathya Sai
Sathya Sai organised the World Cultural Festival—a global gathering celebrating love, unity, and shared humanity—held as part of the 100th birth anniversary of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, honouring His life of selfless love and universal service. In September, Cambodia Day was celebrated and the Ambassador of Cambodia, Secretary of State,
September 2025
Ministry of Tourism, Deputy Governor, Government of Karnataka and the Honorary Consul was invited to attend the program. A cultural troop was invited from Cambodia to perform at the event.
A Letter of Intent signed between the Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka and Provincial Government of Siem Reap. The two sides agreed to cooperate and promote friendship and closer ties between the provinces. This is expected to enable Direct Flights and Bangalore square and AngkorWat square in each others provinces.
Sister City Between Bangalore and Siem Reap
September 2025
Diplomatic Excellence Awards
September 2025
Asia One organised a Business and Social Forum and awarded the Honorary Consul with Diplomatic Excellence Award for his achievements and promoting India-Cambodia relations
Consular Day of HCCD 2025
September 2025
The Honorary Consular Corps Diplomatique (HCCD) organised their annual meeting inviting the Honorary Consuls of Bangalore for an evening of networking.
Education Expo
The Honorary Consul facilitated an Exhibition of Indian Universities in Phnom Penh where Universities, students and parents were invited to visit and understand the courses and disciplines of the Indian Universities. The event was organised by Edunial and supported by the Embassy of India in Cambodia.
October 2025
Khmer Konnection
Khmer Kitchen invited chefs from Cambodia to organise a special dinner ‘Khmer Konnection’ for the Diplomatic Fraternity and other important dignitaries of Bangalore. The Honorary Consul hosted the Diplomatic Fraternity and promoted Cambodian cuisine among the dignitaries.
October 2025
Inauguration of Direct Flight between Kolkata and Siem Reap
The Honorary Consul facilitated the initiation of Direct Flights between Kolkata and Siem Reap. This is the first Direct Flight from a city in India to Siem Reap. It intends to promote tourism and increase people-to-people ties between the two countries. The Embassy extended its support and the Ambassador attended the program organised by Indigo relating to the inaugural flight in Kolkata.
November 2025
Convocation at Alliance University
The Honorary Consul was invited as the Guest of Honor at the Convocation of Alliance University Bangalore . The University ranks second among the Top 40 Indian Private Universities, ranked third among the Top 20 B-Schools in South India
November 2025
Annual Day celebration
The Honorary Consul was invited as the Chief Guest of Oxford Institutions for the Annual Day of the institution. The Honorary Consul addressed the students and awarded them with certificates of recognition for their performance. The Oxford College of Science is a prominent educational institution located in HSR Layout, Bengaluru, offering a wide range of programs in Science, Arts, Commerce, Management, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Law, Journalism, Education, and Pre-University courses.
December 2025
Global Diplomacy Conclave
The Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka invited the Consul Generals and Honorary Consuls of Bangalore for a Conclave to promote exchanges between Karnataka and their respective countries.
November 2025
Delegation of Visit from Ministry of Information, Government of Cambodia
An 8-member delegation from the Identification Directorate of Cambodia, led by H.E. Heng Chamroeun, Deputy Director General of Identification, Ministry of Interior of Cambodia visited Bangalore to attend a study tour to understand the implementation of identification work and the identification management system of the Aadhaar project from 1-4 December 2025. This study visit was organized and facilitated by UNDP India and Cambodia. The delegation visited the Department of e-Governance, Government of Karnataka and had extensive discussions to study the use cases and implementation of the project.
December 2025
Governing Council of ISBR
The Indian School of Business and Research(ISBR) invited the Honorary Consul to be a part of the Governing Council of the institute. The institute requests him to advice the governing council for the development of the courses as well as performance of the students.
December 2025