Phnom Penh, July 11, 2024 – Minister of Commerce of Cambodia, Mrs. Cham Nimul, received a courtesy call from an Australian delegation of major companies to discuss economic, trade, and investment opportunities in Cambodia at the ministry office in Phnom Penh on July 10.
The Australian delegation was led by Dr. Cheunboran Chanborey, Ambassador of Cambodia to Australia and New Zealand, accompanied by Tan Sith Tee, President of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce in Melbourne.
The meeting aimed to understand the economic, trade, and investment environment in Cambodia, build networks, study Cambodian markets, and enhance Cambodia-Australia cooperation.
Dr. Cheunboran Chanborey briefed the minister about the visiting Australian delegation and their business activities, which focus on agriculture, Agri-food, technology, education, renewable energy, infrastructure, logistics, and health.
Minister Cham Nimul underscored the ministry’s strategy to promote Cambodian products, investment, and tourism through Cambodian Private Business Centres overseas. She suggested that the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce in Melbourne study the possibility of opening such a center with representatives from the private sector applying to the ministry first.
Earlier that day, Minister Cham Nimul met with Geoffroy Roux de Bézieux, President of the Alliance of French-Speaking Employers, to discuss the progress and opportunities of bilateral cooperation in trade and investment between Cambodia and French-speaking countries. They also exchanged views on preparing for the 6th Meeting of Francophone Entrepreneurs, to be held as a side event of the 20th Francophone Summit in 2026, with Cambodia's candidacy as the host country.
Additionally, the minister presided over the second Breakfast Meeting with Business Associations in Cambodia. This meeting aimed to share the Ministry of Commerce’s achievements in public service provision to support the private sector and to hear their challenges and suggestions to improve Cambodia’s business environment and implement effective measures.