Doha (FN), Dec. 11 – Qatar's Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, has expressed interest in Cambodia's agricultural sector and announced plans to send relevant officials to Cambodia to explore investment opportunities and promote trade between the two countries.
Samdech Techo Hun Sen met with Qatar's Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on 10 December 2024 in Doha, Qatar.
During the meeting, the foreign minister warmly welcomed Samdech Techo Hun Sen and his delegation to Qatar, recalling their prior meeting in Phnom Penh in 2022. He expressed confidence that Samdech Techo’s visit would further strengthen cooperation between the two nations.
Samdech Techo thanked the foreign minister for the warm welcome extended to him and his delegation in Doha. He confirmed their earlier meeting during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Phnom Penh, where the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) was signed.
Samdech Techo continued that Cambodia and Qatar established diplomatic relations in 2008, but his intended visits to Qatar had previously been postponed. He underscored the untapped potential in Cambodia-Qatar relations, highlighting that Qatar, as a wealthy nation, should consider investing in Cambodia, particularly in the agro-processing industry for export. He pointed out Cambodia’s abundance of agricultural products, including cashew nuts—where Cambodia is among the world’s leading producers—but noted the country’s limited processing capacity, along with opportunities in other agricultural sectors.
Samdech Techo also commended Qatar’s role in the region and on the international stage, noting its global recognition through initiatives such as the Doha Round of World Trade Negotiations. He praised Qatar’s policies, which have earned the trust of nations worldwide.
Samdech Techo underlined that Qatar’s ties with ASEAN, particularly through its accession to the TAC, and the significance of air connectivity between the Middle East and Southeast Asia. He thanked Qatar Airways for its daily flights to Cambodia, which contribute to fostering people-to-people relations and attracting investors.
In addition, Samdech Techo expressed his admiration for Qatar’s successful hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which further elevated the country’s prominence on the global stage.
For his part, the Qatar's foreign minister thanked Samdech Techo for his remarks and affirmed that Qatar places great importance on its relations with friendly countries, including Cambodia and ASEAN.
He underlined Qatar's interest in exploring investment opportunities in Cambodia's agricultural sector and the upcoming trade agreement would further encourage investment in the country.
Both sides also discussed global issues, with a particular focus on the current situation in the Middle East.
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