Phnom penh: The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) have discussed progress towards the development of a Japanese green special economic zone in Cambodia (C-J GSEZ).
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the discussion took place at the CDC headquarters in Phnom Penh when H.E. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the CDC, received a courtesy call from a delegation of the Business Research Institute for Cambodia (BRIC) and ERIA. The delegation, led by Mr. Tetsuya Watanabe, President of ERIA, included Mr. Tsutomu Tamura, Corporate Officer of Nippon Koei Co., Ltd.
The meeting aimed to update the Cambodian side on the progress of an ongoing study and to thank the CDC for its guidance since the beginning of the initiative. This support, the delegation noted, enabled the research team to compile a guidebook on the C-J GSEZ development. The guidebook has now been submitted to the leadership of the Royal Government of Cambodia for consideration.
During the meeting, the delegation sought further guidance from the Deputy Prime Minister to ensure effective implementation as the project moves into its practical phase. Discussions also covered key factors aimed at strengthening Cambodia's attractiveness to Japanese investors, particularly in terms of sustainable and environmentally friendly investment.
The delegation expressed its appreciation to H.E. Sun Chanthol for providing valuable guidance and inputs in support of the institute's work.