Cambodian PM marks 20th WTO anniversary, pledges to diversify exports and achieve upper-middle income by 2030.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet marked the 20th anniversary of Cambodia's WTO membership, highlighting the nation's commitment to free trade and multilateralism. He outlined goals to graduate from least developed status by 2029 and achieve upper-middle income by 2030. The government aims to diversify exports and maintain growth through strategic trade agreements while ensuring neutrality in geopolitical conflicts. Minister Cham Nimul noted that WTO membership significantly reduced poverty from 60% in 2000 to 16% in 2022.

October 14, 2024
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