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Diversifying Options for Cambodia's Economic Diplomacy Strategy: German and Southeast Asian Perspectives

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MFA.IC has launched a comprehensive “Economic Diplomacy Strategy – Phase I (2021-2023)” in 2021. The strategy outlined Cambodia’s plan to achieve grand objectives such as promotion of international trade, attracting more foreign direct investment to the Kingdom, boosting tourism, and promoting Cambodia’s cultural identity on regional and global stage. The Economic Diplomacy strategy was adopted with a vision of “strengthening Cambodia’s national prestige by advancing and maximizing national economic interest”. Phase I of the Strategy has concluded in 2023 and is now pending for an unveiling of the Phase II of the strategy. As we are expecting the launch of the second phase of the strategy, gathering credible inputs from diverse perspectives is crucial.

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The Roundtable Discussion on “Diversifying Options for Cambodia’s Economic Diplomacy Strategy: German and Southeast Asian Perspectives” was co-organized by the National Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations (NIDIR) and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Cambodia, and supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFA.IC).  

The main objectives of the Roundtable Discussion are to 1) assess the implementation progress and impact of the economic diplomacy strategy, 2) gather perspectives and best practices from others’ economic diplomacy strategies, and 3) identify ideas/inputs for further development of the strategy.  

The Opening Ceremony of the event was presided by H.E. Lim Visal, Secretary of State and Director of Cabinet of His Excellency SOK Chenda Sophea, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, who delivered the opening remarks. While the introductory remarks and welcome remarks were delivered by H.E. Cheuy Vichet, President of the NIDIR, and Mr. Jason Chumtong, Country Director of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Cambodia, respectively.  

  • Council for the Development of Cambodia, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and Ministry of Economy and Finance. 

  • U.S Embassy, Embassy of Japan, Embassy of People’s Republic of China, British Embassy, and Australian Embassy. 

  • Chamber of Commerce Cambodia and The American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia 

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chhayheng.soth@kas.de +855 87 880 994

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National Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations; Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Cambodia

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Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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