Phnom Penh (FN), Jun. 23 – UK’s foreign secretary Dominic Raab met with Cambodian environment minister Say Sam Al on Wednesday morning.

The two ministers discussed Cambodia’s climate ambitions ahead of COP26 and joint priorities such as working towards net zero and reforestation, as well as biodiversity and the illegal wildlife trade.

The UK's foreign secretary touched on the close bonds of the two countries in which this year marked 30 years since the UK reopened the British Embassy in Cambodia. He is delighted with the progress the Kingdom has made from its thriving business to standards of education to healthcare.

Minister Sam Al briefed the foreign secretary on the Cambodia’s achievements on environmental protection and natural resources conservation.

"What the UK can do to assist Cambodia in the field of environment is providing human resources, increasing trade cooperation and purchasing products from Cambodia," said Cambodian environment minister.

Minister Sam Al underlined that the UK can consider purchasing carbon credits from Cambodia and that revenues will be allocated on wildlife conservation, economic development, and people's livelihoods.

In response, Dominic Raab has pledged to send experts to Cambodia to study Cambodia's needs for better environment and natural resources, which Minister Sam Al welcomed.
=FRESH NEWS