AKP Phnom Penh, June 10, 2026 --

The UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand and Laos, Mr. Matt Western MP, will visit Cambodia to build on previous engagements and further strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties between the two countries.

According to a statement from the British Embassy in Phnom Penh released on June 10, his visit aims to build on previous engagements and reaffirm the UK’s commitment to supporting Cambodia’s sustainable economic growth.

Speaking ahead of the visit, Mr. Matt Western MP said Cambodia’s forthcoming graduation from Least Developed Country status presents new opportunities to deepen trade and investment links, strengthen education partnerships and support the growth of local businesses.

He highlighted green infrastructure, financial services, capital markets and education as areas where UK expertise could contribute to Cambodia’s long-term development.

As scheduled, during his visit, Mr. Matt Western MP is planned to meet senior Cambodian officials, including H.E. Dr. Sok Siphana, as well as representatives from the Ministry of Commerce and the Council for the Development of Cambodia. Discussions will focus on trade and investment priorities, regulatory reforms and greater utilisation of the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme.

The envoy will also meet officials from Electricité du Cambodge to discuss energy development, financing partnerships and opportunities for UK involvement in Cambodia’s energy transition.

In addition, he will engage with members of the UK-Cambodia Capital Markets Development Working Group and visit British businesses operating in Cambodia, including Reigate Grammar School Phnom Penh and Unilever.

Trade data from the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia showed that bilateral trade totalled US$401.63 million between January and April 2026, a decline of 3.2 percent from the same period last year.

Cambodian exports to the UK fell 3.8 percent to US$378.99 million, while imports from the UK rose 7.7 percent to US$22.64 million.
 
By Sum Kosal