On the afternoon of October 31, 2026, a Ministry of Commerce working group organised the first election for the president and members of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce representative office in Paris, France, for its first term. The event took place at Maison du Cambodge under the chairmanship of Buon Sarakmony, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Commerce.
Participants included Neak Oknha Lav Kang, Vice President of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce; Cambodia’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO; a representative of the Cambodian Embassy in France; Ministry of Commerce leaders and technical officials; chamber members; and numerous company and business representatives in Paris.
The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce representative office in Paris was established under Royal Government Decision No. 114, dated September 16, 2026, with 15 members selected through an election. The office will play an important role in promoting government policies and strategies supporting the private sector, as well as business and investment potential and opportunities, to attract French businesses and investors. It will also promote market connections and information exchange to increase business and investment opportunities between the two countries, contributing to further growth in bilateral economic, trade and investment cooperation. Written by: Srey Pi
