In a recent diplomatic engagement in Manila, Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet extended an invitation to Philippine airlines to consider expanding their services into Cambodia. This call to action was made during a bilateral meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at Malacañan Palace.
Hun Manet specifically highlighted the potential for new flight routes, suggesting that Philippine carriers could benefit from exploring additional connections within Cambodia. He pointed out the newly operational Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport as a gateway to the historical city of Angkor, and mentioned the upcoming Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh, set to open later this year, as another significant opportunity.
On the other side, President Marcos responded positively, emphasizing that the Philippines is eager to foster business relationships. He encouraged Cambodian investors to consider the Philippines as a prime location for investment. Marcos also celebrated the success of a recent Cambodian business forum, which he said had been instrumental in fostering networking between the private sectors of both countries.
The forum, attended by Hun Manet, was described by Marcos as a valuable platform for discussing potential business collaborations and understanding each other’s business environments and incentives. Marcos expressed optimism about the future, predicting increased investment flows between the two nations, with more Filipinos investing in Cambodia and vice versa.
In closing, Marcos reiterated the Philippines’ openness to business and its readiness to partner with Cambodia for mutual commercial success.