Phnom penh: High-ranking government officials, foreign diplomats, and leaders of international business organisations gathered in Phnom Penh on Aug. 6 for the 3rd Public-Private Sector Breakfast Briefing, reaffirming their shared commitment to advancing Cambodia's industrial transformation and strengthening the country's economic foundation. H.E. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), presided over the event.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the event was hosted by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (CCCC) in collaboration with the CDC and held under the theme "Strengthening the Supply Chain Foundation: Empowering Cambodia's Industrial Transformation." It brought together senior officials from the Royal Government, including H.E. Kong Vibol, Minister Delegate Attached to the Prime Minister and Director General of the General Department of Taxation, and Neak Oknha Kith Meng, President of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce, among other representatives from various ministries and departments.
Representatives of diplomatic missions in Cambodia were also in attendance, including the Counsellor for Economic and Commercial Affairs of the Embassy of China, the Head of Cooperation of the Delegation of the European Union, and officials from the U.S., Japan, and the Republic of Korea. The gathering attracted leaders of major international business chambers and associations such as AmCham, EuroCham, KOCHAM, and JBAC, along with representatives from related institutions.
The programme featured welcoming remarks by the President of the CCCC, remarks by the Counsellor for Economic and Commercial Affairs of the Embassy of China, a presentation of research findings on strengthening Cambodia's supply chain foundation, and interventions by representatives of various chambers of commerce. The discussions underscored the international business community's confidence in Cambodia's investment climate and the importance of maintaining an open public-private dialogue to enhance the business environment and investor confidence.
In his closing remarks, H.E. Sun Chanthol reaffirmed the Royal Government's commitment, particularly through the CDC, to advancing institutional reforms aimed at improving the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of investment services. He highlighted three key priorities: promoting Cambodia as an attractive destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), providing comprehensive investment facilitation through transparent and efficient procedures, and strengthening investment aftercare services to support long-term investor success.
The Deputy Prime Minister also encouraged the private sector to collaborate closely with the Royal Government to move toward higher value-added manufacturing and deeper integration into regional and global supply chains. He further called for stronger, more open, and regular communication between the public and private sectors to jointly create new achievements and sustain Cambodia's economic growth and competitiveness.