Sun Chanthol, the Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), has urged the US to open its market for Cambodian pepper and bananas. [1][2][3][4]
Chanthol emphasized the importance of expanding Cambodia’s agricultural exports, particularly for high-value crops like pepper and bananas, which have significant potential in the lucrative US market. [1][3][4]
Gaining access to the US market would boost Cambodia’s agricultural exports and create more economic opportunities for Cambodian farmers and businesses. [1][3][4] The CDC is working closely with US officials to finalize the necessary trade agreements and phytosanitary requirements to facilitate the export of these Cambodian products. [1][2][3]
Pepper and bananas are two of Cambodia’s key agricultural exports, and increasing their market access is a priority for the government. [4][5] Expanding trade with the US would diversify Cambodia’s export destinations and reduce reliance on traditional markets. [1][3]
Citations:
[1] https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/chanthol-pushes-for-export-of-pepper-bananas-into-us-market/
[2] https://twitter.com/KhmerTimes/status/1798598195951628465
[3] https://aric.adb.org/cambodia/rcinews
[4] https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/category/economy-and-commerce/trade/exports/
[5] https://eacnews.asia/home/index?page=36