AKP Phnom Penh, February 20, 2025 --  

Cambodia and India are jointly committed to continuing their cooperation in the field of environment.

This is the spirit of the meeting between H.E. Dr. Eang Sophalleth, Cambodian Minister of Environment and H.E. Vanlalvawna Bawitlung, Indian Ambassador to Cambodia, at the ministry here on Feb. 19.

H.E. Vanlalvawna Bawitlung informed H.E. Minister of the project to import tigers from India to Cambodia, a key project for biodiversity conservation as well as Cambodia’s membership in the International Big Cat Alliance.

H.E. Dr. Eang Sophalleth thanked the Indian side for its contribution to the enhancement of Cambodia’s environmental sector. He also briefed his guest on the Royal Government’s goal to achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2050 and Environmental Chakra Strategy focusing on cleanliness, greenness and sustainability.

Both sides also discussed the India Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme which provides opportunities for Cambodian government officials to study in India.

They shared the same commitment to continue strengthening and expanding the relations between Cambodia and India in promoting the environmental sector to ensure the livelihood of communities living in protected areas.

By Phal Sophanith