Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen

Welcome to Invest in Cambodia. Invest in Cambodia complements the efforts of the Royal Government, the business community and our development partners to communicate with the rest of the world.

There is much the world has yet to learn about Cambodia and the progress that has been achieved in our country. Over recent years Cambodia has undergone sweeping changes, not only in the field of politics and security, but also in the country’s economic and social landscape. It should not be forgotten that full peace was only restored in Cambodia in 1998, merely 14 years ago.

Following the signing of the Paris Peace Agreement on October 23, 1991, which offered a comprehensive political settlement aimed at ending the “tragic conflict and continuing bloodshed in Cambodia”, the Khmer Rouge still controlled parts of the country. Unrest in the country continued past the 1993 general election, when the prerequisites for any serious development in Cambodia still had yet to be established.
The ‘win-win’ policy of national reconciliation initiated and implemented by the Royal Government in 1997 finally ended the Khmer Rouge regime, when the remaining Khmer Rouge political and military forces were integrated into mainstream Cambodian society.

Through sacrifice and determination, and the support of our development partners, Cambodia has transformed itself into a peaceful country with improved social order, stability, cooperation and development. These accomplishments are now deep-rooted in Cambodia’s socio-economic foundation and have contributed to a rapid expansion of the national economy.

We have successfully implemented the triangular strategy, focusing on strengthening peace and security, integrating Cambodia into the region and the world, and promoting reforms and development.

Cambodia’s membership of the World Trade Organisation and ASEAN; bilateral trade agreements under the ASEAN framework with India, China, Japan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, EU and the USA; as well as development initiatives at regional and sub-regional levels; have provided investors in Cambodia with access to the markets of almost all countries around the world.

The Royal Government considers the private sector to be an important engine to generate economic growth. That is why we have made considerable effort to strengthen the judicial system, and develop our legal framework and institutions to provide a favourable environment for the private sector. In particular, we have focused on streamlining the process for private investment and reducing the cost of doing business. This is being achieved by combating corruption and mobilising resources in order to enhance the development of socio-economic and physical infrastructure.

The Royal Government has embarked on wide-ranging reforms focusing on macroeconomic management, public financial management and financial sector reforms, as well as the rehabilitation and reconstruction of physical infrastructures, in particular the national road network.
 
We have an ambitious plan to transform Cambodia into a fast-growing regional economy based on agriculture and agro-industries, manufacturing, tourism-related industries, and human resource development. Over the next 10-20 years, we expect to realise our vision by mobilising resources from all sources, both domestically and abroad, to invest in human resource development, institutions and infrastructure – including roads, bridges, seaports, airports, railroads, power, clean water supply, irrigation, and technology.

Today’s stable, safe and secure environment is an essential precondition for Cambodia to realise its potential economic and social achievements and build a peaceful and prosperous nation.

I invite you to come and explore investment opportunities in Cambodia and join us in developing south-east Asia’s most welcoming and invigorating market.