Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet met with H.E. Takahashi Fumiaki, the President of the Japan-Cambodia Association (JCA), at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh this morning.
Japanese Investment Plans
Mr. Takahashi Fumiaki noted that this was the association’s fifth visit, bringing a delegation that included representatives from 30 new and current Japanese companies. He updated the Prime Minister on the JCA’s work since setting up its office in Cambodia last year (2024).
The JCA President detailed key projects they are currently focusing on in three important areas:
- Job Skills: Training Cambodian workers to meet high Japanese standards.
- Farming and Processing: Helping improve the way agricultural products are processed.
- Digital Technology: Boosting the digital skills of Cambodian workers.
Cambodia Welcomes Partnership
Prime Minister Hun Manet praised the JCA for its hard work in promoting Cambodia, encouraging Japanese investors to visit, and highlighting Cambodia’s good business environment and investment opportunities.
He assured the delegation that the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) fully supports all of JCA’s current and future plans. He promised the government will make it easier for the association to set up and manage its business and investment projects in Cambodia.
The Prime Minister also directed government ministries to work closely with the JCA to ensure their projects are successful.
Future Economic Goals
The Prime Minister reminded the group that during his trip to Japan in May 2025, both countries agreed to create the “Cambodia-Japan Economic Co-Creation Package.” This package is designed to strengthen cooperation between both governments and private businesses.
Because of this, Samdech Thipadei encouraged the JCA to continue looking into creating special business zones just for Japanese companies, especially small and medium-sized businesses. This would help encourage more investment and industrial collaboration in the future.