AKP Phnom Penh, February 06, 2026 --

H.E. Dr. Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), received here yesterday a courtesy call from Ms. Jasmin Siddiqi and her colleagues on the occasion of her appointment as Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Cambodia.

During the meeting, H.E. Dr. Chea Serey and Ms. Jasmin Siddiqi exchanged views on Cambodia’s economic situation and challenges, the development of the national payment system, and the application of artificial intelligence.

The newly appointed ADB Country Director spoke highly of the resilience of the Cambodian economy, as well as the significant progress made in promoting financial inclusion and financial literacy, particularly through their integration into the general education curriculum.

Ms. Jasmin Siddiqi also reaffirmed her commitment to further strengthening cooperation with the National Bank of Cambodia.

For her part, H.E. Dr. Chea Serey recalled the long-standing good cooperation between the two institutions and expressed her appreciation to the ADB for its support, particularly in the operation of the Financial Services Consumer Protection Centre, the updating of the National Strategy on Financial Inclusion 2026–2030, and initiatives related to financial sustainability.

By Chea Vannak