France Plans Trade Forums to Boost Investment Ties with Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, April 7, 2026 (KPT) – France is preparing to organize business forums and side events aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and accelerating investment cooperation with Cambodia, officials said Tuesday.

Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, who also serves as First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), met with French Ambassador Olivier Richard to discuss ways to deepen economic engagement.

Chanthol highlighted the long-standing historical ties between the two countries, noting that cooperation has continued to grow and diversify. Richard pointed to the upcoming 20th Francophonie Summit, which Cambodia will host later this year, as an opportunity to expand collaboration.

The talks focused on promoting French foreign direct investment, with Richard pledging to facilitate business forums to connect French investors with Cambodian partners. Chanthol briefed the ambassador on Cambodia’s investment potential, including incentives under the Law on Investment and the strategic appeal of the Cambodia-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. The discussions reflect a shared commitment to strengthening economic ties and encouraging major French corporations to expand operations in Cambodia.