On August 18, Commerce Minister Cham Nimul received delegations from Long Wo Agriculture (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. and Zhongbao (Cambodia) Food Co., Ltd. at the Ministry of Commerce for a courtesy call and working discussion.
They discussed recent developments in processing and exporting Cambodian agricultural products. Company representatives requested additional ministry support for expanding their processing plants and signing a memorandum of understanding on buying and selling dried mango for markets in China, the United States and Europe.
The minister thanked the companies for updates on production, plant expansion, purchases of fruit and agricultural produce, and potential export markets, particularly for dried mango in China, the United States and Europe.
Cham Nimul expressed support for expanding the fruit and agricultural processing facilities, saying the plans would help the government diversify international markets for Cambodian farm products.
She also pointed to other potential markets covered by Cambodia’s free trade agreements and outlined government trade policies, facilitation measures, incentives and other support programmes to strengthen private-sector production, processing and competitiveness.
The minister emphasised cooperation between the private sector and the Cambodian government to strengthen producers, processors and exporters, boost exports, expand market share and raise Cambodia’s international profile.
Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television Station. Reporter: ង៉ែត ពិសាន្ត
