(Phnom Penh): On Tuesday morning (Nov. 11), Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet received a courtesy call from Takahashi Fumiaki, President of the Japan-Cambodia Association, and his delegation of Japanese business representatives at the Peace Palace.

During the meeting, Takahashi Fumiaki expressed his deep gratitude to Samdech Thipadei for allowing him and his delegation to pay a courtesy call on. He informed Samdech Thipadei that this was the fifth delegation visit, consisting of 30 Japanese companies, including both new and existing members of the association.

He reported on the positive progress of the association’s activities since establishing its official office in Cambodia in 2024. He also shared the association’s key areas of focus, which include (1) Human resource development – enhancing Cambodian workers’ skills based on Japanese standards; (2) Agro-industrial processing – promoting value-added agricultural products; and (3) Digital sector development – equipping Cambodian workers with digital skills.

In response, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet highly appreciated the efforts of the Japan-Cambodia Association in coordinating business visits, promoting Cambodia’s investment potential to Japanese investors, and disseminating positive information about Cambodia. The premier emphasised the Royal Government’s full support for the association’s initiatives and business plans being implemented in the country.

Samdech Thipadei reaffirmed that the government will continue to facilitate and support the implementation of the association’s investment and business projects in Cambodia. He instructed relevant ministries and institutions to maintain close cooperation with the Japan-Cambodia Association to ensure the effective execution of plans that will contribute to the development of Japanese enterprises and Cambodia’s overall economic growth.

Before concluding, Samdech Thipadei recalled that during his official visit to Japan in May 2025, both sides agreed to establish the “Cambodia–Japan Economic Co-Creation Package”, aimed at strengthening public–private partnerships and enhancing bilateral cooperation. He also encouraged the Japan-Cambodia Association to explore opportunities to develop special economic zones for Japanese companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the future.
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