Cambodia-Philippines discuss rice trade cooperation
Cambodia-Philippines discuss rice trade cooperation
Cambodia is expanding rice exports to the Philippines market, exploring export partners and buyers to form partnerships on rice trade cooperation.
Kim Sreyroth, Under Secretary of State at the Ministry of Commerce, led a Cambodian delegation including representatives from the Cambodia Rice Federation to take part in the Cambodia-Philippines Rice Business Matching event on Tuesday at the Peninsula Hotel in Manila.
Organized by Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce, the event brought together key importers and exporters from both countries to explore trade opportunities in the rice sector.
“Discussions centered on expanding Cambodia’s rice exports to the Philippines, improving trade facilitation, and enhancing quality and supply chain efficiency,” Sreyroth said.
The rice business matching event discussed productive B2B matching sessions, fostering direct connections between Cambodian rice exporters and Philippine buyers, she added.
“This initiative strengthened trade partnerships and created new opportunities to expand Cambodia’s rice market in the Philippines.”
Sao Khenaroth, Vice President of the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) and the members of the Cambodia Rice Federation, accompanied the Ministry of Commerce’s delegation.
“The discussion is aimed to expand the market for Cambodian rice and strengthen relationships with Philippine rice importers and key players,” CRF said.
Last year, Cambodia exported a small amount of milled rice to the Philippines.
The Philippines is exploring agricultural imports from Cambodia to bolster its food supply, according to Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr.
During their meeting in Manila with Dith Tina, Cambodian Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Philippine Agriculture Secretary said that the Philippines is interested in importing various agricultural products, including rice, pork, beef, chicken, fish, and a variety of fruits and vegetables.
He also noted the country’s interest in investing in Cambodia’s rice milling and aquaculture sectors.
Tina invited the Philippines’ Secretary to visit Cambodia at an appropriate time to assess the country’s agricultural potential and facilitate discussions between private sector stakeholders from both nations.
Both sides also witnessed signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on agricultural and agribusiness cooperation between Cambodia and the Philippines.
