Cambodia and US prepare trade talks

Phnom Penh, May 5 (Prensa Latina) After holding virtual preparatory talks earlier this month, Cambodia and the United States will meet in Washington, DC, on May 14-15 for a new round of trade negotiations.

May 5, 2025
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The aim is to assess progress and opportunities to strengthen bilateral economic ties, the Cambodia Royal Government Spokesperson Unit informed.

Senior officials from both countries met virtually on May 2 to discuss the status of ongoing work and coordinate efforts ahead of formal negotiations.

The Cambodian delegation was led by Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), and Commerce Minister Cham Nimul.

Sarah Ellerman, Assistant Trade Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific, led the US side.

This new round of negotiations underscores Cambodia’s continued effort to attract investment and expand market access as part of its economic diplomacy strategy.

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