Phnom Penh (FN), Aug. 9 – Chery Holding, a Chinese automobile manufacturer, has expressed interest in investing in Cambodia.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet received a courtesy call by Xu Hui, Deputy General Manager of the Chery Holding Group Co., Ltd, on Friday morning (Aug. 9) at the Peace Palace.

During the meeting, Xu Hui informed Samdech Thipadei that Chery Holding Group Co., Ltd operates in the automotive and parts manufacturing sectors, shipbuilding, and port construction. He also shared that the company plans to invest in Cambodia's automotive and parts manufacturing sectors to supply domestic, regional, and international markets. Additionally, the company is exploring other potential projects, including vocational training initiatives.

For his part, Prime Minister Hun Manet welcomed the company's interest in seeking investment opportunities in Cambodia. He underlined that the Royal Government of Cambodia prioritises the automotive and parts manufacturing sectors to meet domestic demand and facilitate exports, given Cambodia's free trade agreements within both bilateral and multilateral frameworks.

On the occasion, Samdech Thipadei encouraged Chery Holding Group Co., Ltd to further explore Cambodia's investment potential, particularly in special economic zones and port construction in key provinces, through discussions with relevant ministries, institutions, and the private sector in Cambodia.
=FRESH NEWS