Phnom penh: Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet received visiting H.E. Takahashi Fumiaki, President of the Japan-Cambodia Association (JCA), at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh this morning.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, H.E. Takahashi Fumiaki mentioned that for this fifth visit to Cambodia, his delegation includes representatives from 30 new and existing members of the association. He updated the Cambodian Premier on the progress of the association’s activities since the establishment of its official office in Cambodia in 2024.

The JCA President detailed several key initiatives currently underway, focusing on human resource development to enhance the skills of Cambodian workers based on Japanese standards; agro-industrial processing with an emphasis on agricultural products; and the digital sector to boost Cambodian workers’ digital competencies.

Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet expressed appreciation for the JCA’s role in promoting Cambodia’s image, facilitating visits by Japanese investors, and introducing Cambodia’s investment opportunities and business environment to Japanese enterprises.

He reiterated the Royal Government of Cambodia’s (RGC) full support for the JCA’s ongoing and planned initiatives and assured the delegation of the government’s commitment to facilitating and coordinating the implementation of the association’s business and investment projects in the Kingdom.

The Cambodian Premier also instructed relevant ministries and institutions to maintain close cooperation with the JCA to ensure effective outcomes. He recalled the agreement made during his official visit to Japan in May 2025 to establish the ‘Cambodia-Japan Economic Co-Creation Package’ to further strengthen cooperation between the two governments and private sectors.

In line with these efforts, Samdech Thipadei encouraged the JCA to continue exploring the establishment of special economic zones for Japanese enterprises, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to enhance investment and industrial collaboration in the future.