AKP Phnom Penh, March 25, 2026 --

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) convened an inter-ministerial meeting on Mar. 25 to review progress on a package of sharp reform measures introduced at the 19th Government-Private Sector Forum for the second half of 2025.

The meeting was presided over by H.E. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister, First Vice Chairman of CDC, and Chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee for the Government-Private Sector Forum (G-PSF) mechanism, with participation from high-ranking officials from relevant ministries and institutions and the private sector.

The meeting aimed to review and discuss the draft progress report on the implementation of the sharp reform measure package in order to address private sector challenges and enhance Cambodia’s investment climate to be more vibrant.

The participants engaged in a lively exchange of views with a proactive spirit and a high level of commitment to resolving private sector challenges, aiming to further improve the investment climate in the Kingdom.

Furthermore, the meeting highly evaluated and reached a consensus on the contents of the draft progress report for the second semester of 2025.

Speaking at the meeting, H.E. Sun Chanthol highlighted the importance of the private sector as the engine of national economic growth.

He noted that the Royal Government has always been and continues to provide significant attention by listening to challenges and implementing practical, timely solutions.

He also requested all relevant parties to continue maintaining a spirit of close cooperation and utmost proactivity to transform challenges into opportunities, aiming to boost Cambodia’s investment environment to be more vibrant and highly competitive within the region.

By Sum Kosal