Cambodia and Japan in Talks to Promote Agro-Tourism and Recovery of Tourism Sector Post-Pandemic

Cambodia and Japan in Talks to Promote Agro-Tourism and Recovery of Tourism Sector Post-Pandemic

Cambodia and Japan discussed the promotion of the agro-tourism subsector and the development and restoration of the tourism sector after the end of the Covid-19 pandemic.

In a video discussion on August 12 chaired by the Director General of Tourism Development and International Cooperation, Thong Rathsak, with the Second Secretary in charge of Agriculture from the Japanese Embassy, Okada Naoya, and the founder of Yamato Green, Nabeshima Katsuhito, discussed the preparation for agrotourism projects in order to facilitate the recovery of the tourism industry in Cambodia after the end of the pandemic. The recovery is jto be promoted by development of new agro-tourism products, the Green Belt, as well as promote value added in tourism.

The Ministry of Tourism signed a memorandum of understanding with Yamato Green in September 2020 with the aim of promoting the development of the Green Belt Project. The project focuses on the development of agro-tourism, eco-tourism, and community tourism in the Kingdom.

Through this cooperation the Ministry of Tourism has been preparing a pilot project on agro-tourism and modern techniques of cultivation in Baray District, Kampong Thom. The project’s goal is to study and gradually evolve the agro-tourism sector through the cultivation of vegetables and fruits in compliance to modern food safety standards. It also aims to inspire and facilitate the livelihood of the locals.

Khmer Times