Singapore, Cambodia to deepen collaboration in various sectors

These include clean energy, agri-trade as the countries mark 60 years of close ties

- Anjali Raguraman Correspondent

Singapore and Cambodia will deepen their collaboration in several areas, including renewable energy, high-quality carbon credits and trade in food products, as the two countries mark 60 years of diplomatic relations.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said this on July 2 in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh, the latest in his series of introductory visits to Asean capitals.

At a luncheon hosted by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet at the Peace Palace, PM Wong thanked Mr Manet for his invitation to visit and said the two countries' relationship had continued to grow from strength to strength over the last 60 years.

"Our ties... were built on the strong foundation laid by then Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew and His Majesty King-Father Norodom Sihanouk," PM Wong said in a toast speech. "It is a foundation of mutual respect, trust and friendship that continues to guide our relationship today." Singapore is one of Cambodia's largest investors and trading partners, he noted. In 2024, the Republic was Cambodia's third-largest foreign investor, with bilateral trade between the countries increasing 7.1 per cent year on year to $4.83 billion.

During his visit, PM Wong called on Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni at the Royal Palace. He also called on Senate President Hun Sen.