On Wednesday afternoon, March 11, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia Sun Chanthol led the fourth Cambodia–US public–private dialogue. Participants included US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Bridgette L. Walker, a deputy head of the Ministry of Mines and Energy, a ministry secretary-general, AmCham Cambodia, the US–ASEAN Business Council, private-sector representatives and specialist officials.
The dialogue aimed to promote economic and investment cooperation between Cambodia and the United States. It gave US investors an opportunity to raise challenges and seek suitable solutions, strengthen relations and encourage further investment in Cambodia.
Sun Chanthol welcomed the chargé d’affaires and representatives of US institutions and businesses. He said the forum demonstrated a shared commitment to building government–business ties and strengthening the strategic partnership between Cambodia and the United States.
He updated investors on investment-project approvals in 2025, growth in bilateral trade and progress in implementing the reciprocal trade agreement. Participants also discussed a proposal for breakfast meetings with international chambers of commerce, allowing investors to exchange information and strengthen contact with the government.
Bridgette L. Walker welcomed her participation and expressed optimism about finding suitable solutions to challenges raised by US investors. The dialogue seeks to improve Cambodia’s investment and business environment and attract further international investment. Written by KPS99TV.
