Foreign Ministry confirms: Norwegian missing in Cambodia
By Kristoffer Benjamin Løge Hedman
Original article in Norwegian ↗
A Norwegian citizen is missing in Cambodia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms to Nettavisen.
A Norwegian citizen is missing in Cambodia in Southeast Asia.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms this to Nettavisen on Thursday.
– We are aware that a Norwegian citizen is missing in Cambodia. Due to confidentiality obligations and privacy considerations in this type of matter, we cannot provide further comment, says press spokesperson Mariken Bruusgaard Harbitz at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
On general grounds, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that they can provide assistance through the nearest consulate or Norwegian embassy.
– The Foreign Service receives many concern reports from relatives, employers or others who cannot establish contact with individuals. When a Norwegian citizen is missing abroad, the Foreign Service can provide assistance through the nearest Norwegian embassy or consulate. The assistance can include, among other things, contact with relatives or other close associates, and contact with local authorities, says Harbitz.
Cambodia is a neighbour to Thailand, Laos and Vietnam, and has a population of around 17 million. The country's capital is Phnom Penh.