This on line meeting was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol and Deputy Assistant USTR for Southeast Asia and the Pacific, Sarah Ellerman.

The joint statement, which will be released soon, reflects the progress in negotiations for a mutually beneficial trade agreement.

Official media stated that the Cambodian government, led by Prime Minister Hun Manet, will continue to cooperate closely with the United States to achieve a mutually beneficial trade and investment relationship.

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