AKP Phnom Penh, February 11, 2026 --   

Cambodia and Pakistan have agreed in principle to conduct talks on the establishment of bilateral trade agreement, deepening trade and investment cooperation. 

The information was shared following a meeting between H.E. Mrs. Cham Nimul, Cambodian Minister of Commerce, and H.E. Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan on Feb. 10 in Islamabad, Pakistan.

The discussions focused on exploring opportunities and mechanisms to enhance cooperation and expand trade volume between the two nations, particularly through the Cambodia-Pakistan Joint Committee mechanism and the preparation of specific action plans for mutual benefit, the Minister added.

In the meeting, H.E. Mrs. Cham Nimul briefed the Deputy Prime Minister on the positive results of her discussions with the Pakistani private sector, including the Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry, and the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

For his part, H.E. Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar highly valued the excellent cooperation between the two countries, noting that Cambodia is a "good partner and long-term friend." 

He highlighted that both nations have many complementary sectors that can be leveraged to tap into each other's respective markets.

By Phal Sophanith