On October 27, 2026, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn and Japan’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Cambodia, Ishizuki Hideo, signed an Exchange of Notes and related documents for a Japanese government concessional yen loan of 30 billion yen, approximately US$200 million, to implement the Emergency Support Project for Strengthening Economic Resilience and Sustainable Energy Supply in Cambodia, according to a foreign ministry press release.
The press release said the project aims to strengthen supply-chain resilience and mitigate socioeconomic impacts through government interventions to maintain economic stability, support livelihoods, manage energy challenges and advance the energy transition. The continued financing demonstrates the Japanese government’s strong commitment to Cambodia’s socioeconomic development and to further strengthening the Cambodia–Japan comprehensive strategic partnership. By: Srey Pi
