(Phnom Penh): Cambodian Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen said trade between Cambodia and the United States (US) continues to grow, expressing hope that more US companies will expand their investments in the kingdom.

The senate president made the remarks on Tuesday (Jul. 21) while receiving Brian D. McFeeters, President and Chief Executive Officer of the US-ASEAN Business Council, and a delegation of representatives from leading US companies for a courtesy call at the Senate’s Solidarity Palace.

During the meeting, Brian thanked Samdech Techo Hun Sen for receiving the delegation and reaffirmed the US-ASEAN Business Council's commitment to strengthening economic cooperation and investment between the two countries.

According to Senate spokesperson Chea Thyrith, Samdech Techo Hun Sen recalled that during his tenure as prime minister he regularly met with the US-ASEAN Business Council to discuss trade, investment, and broader economic cooperation.

He noted that Cambodia-US trade has continued to expand and voiced his support for greater U.S. investment, emphasizing that economic cooperation remains the cornerstone of bilateral relations.

On the occasion, Samdech Techo underlined that trade and investment are the foundation of Cambodia-U.S. relations, expressing hope that more American businesses would establish or expand operations in Cambodia. He noted that US investment already spans sectors including automotive-related products, healthcare, education, and technology development, all of which align with Cambodia's priorities for innovation and economic diversification.

Samdech Techo also highlighted Cambodia's growing consumer market, saying that although the country has a relatively small population, it possesses considerable purchasing power.

For his part, Brian said the US-ASEAN Business Council, which represents more than 180 member companies, remains strongly interested in expanding investment across ASEAN, particularly in Cambodia.

He noted that Cambodia-US relations continue to improve and said the council is committed to promoting greater private-sector investment while further strengthening bilateral ties.

Brian added that the business delegation was visiting Cambodia to explore new investment opportunities and expand existing operations in the country. The delegation included representatives from major U.S. companies such as Ford, SC Johnson, and Coca-Cola.

According to Cambodian Ministry of Commerce, bilateral trade between Cambodia and the United States exceeded USD 13 billion in 2025, an increase of 29.24 per cent compared with 2024.
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