Despite global economic uncertainties, Cambodia has managed to attract record investments, thanks to the country’s political and macroeconomic stability, the spokesperson for the Royal Government of Cambodia, said on Monday.
Pen Bona, Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister and the Spokesperson for the Royal Government, made the remark while speaking at the Seventh Press Forum held under the theme ‘Cambodia Stands Stronger on the National, Regional, and International Political Stage’ in Phnom Penh.
The Royal Government, led by Prime Minister Hun Manet, is moving forward with confidence and determination towards achieving Cambodia’s Vision 2050—to become a high-income country in line with the aspirations of the Cambodian people, he said.
“An important factor contributing to our progress is macroeconomic stability, which the government has managed effectively despite ongoing global economic uncertainty caused by the lingering effects of Covid-19, armed conflicts, and trade wars.”
Bona emphasised that peace, political stability, and macroeconomic stability are the most crucial elements in maintaining social order and harmony.
He also further stressed that these three pillars—peace, political stability, and macroeconomic stability—are key indicators of the government’s overall health, particularly in terms of economic and social well-being.
“On the subject of macroeconomics, I want to underscore that it is being very well managed. Our national income has seen an increase, in both tax and customs revenues, while spending has been carried out carefully, on target, and not wastefully, which has left us with a cash surplus in the national treasury,” he explained.
Bona added that, building on this favorable environment, the government has been actively advancing national development by consistently delivering new achievements for the benefit of the country and its people.
Jean-François Tan, Minister Attached to the Prime Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, also highlighted the Kingdom’s approach to economic diplomacy and the country’s ongoing commitment to promoting, maintaining, and safeguarding peace, both regionally and globally.
He added that these are key priorities for Cambodia’s top leaders in recent years.
He explained that economic diplomacy is a vital instrument used by the government to integrate Cambodia’s economy into regional and global frameworks. “Moreover, Cambodian leaders recognise the need to continually enhance the country’s capacity for socio-economic development in order to achieve the national goals outlined in Vision 2030 and Vision 2050.” “The main objectives of Cambodia’s economic diplomacy are to attract foreign direct investment, expand markets for Cambodian products, and strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation in key sectors such as the economy and agriculture,” said Jean-François.
He further noted that the benefits of these efforts are measurable.
According to a report by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), in the first four months of 2025, the CDC approved 231 investment projects with an investment capital of approximately $3.4 billion.
The report added that compared to the same period in 2024, the number of projects increased by 103 projects.
