AKP Phnom Penh, October 20, 2026 --

H.E. Mrs. Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce of the Kingdom of Cambodia, held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Nicolas Forissier, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness of the French Republic, on Oct. 19 in Paris, reaffirming both countries’ commitment to deepening their bilateral economic ties and strengthening trade cooperation.

In the meeting held at the Cambodia National Pavilion, H.E. Mrs. Cham Nimul highly valued the excellent relations between the two countries.

She informed that this is the first time the Ministry of Commerce has organised the Cambodia National Pavilion and facilitated the participation of approximately 30 Cambodian enterprises to showcase products and seeking new business partnership in addition to the Cambodia Rice Federation Pavilion in which 12 rice export companies attending SIAL Paris 2026.

H.E. Minister confirmed Cambodia's position to continue participating in the SIAL Paris event in the coming years in order to bring even more Cambodia's potential products to showcase and promote on the international stage.

For his part, H.E Nicolas Forissier warmly welcomed the presence of H.E. Mrs. Cham Nimul and the Cambodian delegation at SIAL Paris 2026 and expressed optimism in strengthening trade cooperation in other potential areas.

He expressed gratitude for the excellent cooperation and close relations between France and Cambodia.

The unique features of SIAL Paris consistently attract around 8,000 exhibitors, 285,000 visitors, and potential buyers from over 130 countries worldwide.

By Chea Vannak