Cambodia and Laos Agree to Promote Cooperation on the Transport of Cambodian Agricultural Products via Laos to Third Countries

Cambodia and Laos Agree to Promote Cooperation on the Transport of Cambodian Agricultural Products via Laos to Third Countries

On the morning of 26 January 2026, Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei HUN Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, received a courtesy call from His Excellency Dr Linkham Douangsavanh, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, at the Peace Palace.

During the meeting, the Lao Minister expressed his deep gratitude to Samdech Borvor Thipadei for granting him and his delegation a courtesy call. He also thanked the Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for the warm welcome, noting that it reflects the high level of importance attached to Cambodia–Laos cooperation. The Minister informed Samdech Borvor Thipadei that over the past 70 years of diplomatic relations, cooperation between the two countries has continued to grow steadily. He added that his current visit also serves to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of Cambodia–Laos Diplomatic Relations. The Minister highlighted two main objectives of his visit: (1). Discussing the implementation of previous agreements to enhance agricultural production, animal husbandry and forest conservation and (2) Promoting cooperation in the transport of Cambodian agricultural products through Laos to third-country markets. The Lao Minister further informed Samdech Borvor Thipadei that the Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries had reached an agreement on transit cooperation. He reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that this collaboration delivers tangible and timely results, while further strengthening and expanding cooperation with Cambodia in the agriculture and environmental sectors.

In response, Samdech Borvor Thipadei extended a warm welcome to the Minister and his delegation. He underscored the significance of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations and expressed his satisfaction with the steady progress of bilateral cooperation. The Prime Minister noted that agriculture remains a top priority for the Royal Government of Cambodia, particularly in ensuring food security. Given the geographical proximity and similarities between the two countries, he highlighted the strong potential to further expand agricultural cooperation, comparable to achievements in other sectors such as security, defence, energy and trade.

Before concluding, Samdech Borvor Thipadei encouraged the Ministries of Agriculture of both countries to accelerate procedures for the transport of Cambodian agricultural products through Laos to third countries. He expressed confidence that this cooperation would bring mutual benefits to the peoples of both nations.

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