Phnom penh: H.E. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), recently engaged in a working meeting with Ms. Keiko Miwa, Division Director for South East Asia and the Pacific Islands of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), to bolster strategic cooperation aimed at enhancing green investment and macroeconomic stability. According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the discussions centered on expanding investment opportunities and finding ways to strengthen Cambodia's economic resilience amid the evolving global trade and supply chain dynamics. Both parties shared insights on regional and global economic trends, focusing on sustainable growth and long-term competitiveness. The meeting underscored the progress on the Strategic Framework and Policy Roadmap for Eco-Industrial Parks, submitted to the CDC in June 2025. Proposals for developing a Green Special Economic Zone (SEZ) framework were discussed, with plans to pilot this model in select SEZs across the nation. H.E. Sun Chanthol emphasized Cambodia's strategic priorities, which include advancing structural economic reforms, attracting high value-added investments, promoting environmentally sustainable projects, and enhancing the competitiveness of the domestic private sector to support inclusive and resilient growth. Ms. Keiko Miwa reiterated IFC's commitment to supporting Cambodia's agenda for green finance and infrastructure development. Key initiatives expected to reach significant milestones by 2026 include the development of the Sihanoukville Logistics Complex, collaborative renewable energy projects with Electricité du Cambodge (EDC), and technical support for the National Bank of Cambodia in crafting a Green Finance Taxonomy. In addition, IFC continues to offer advisory services aimed at strengthening Cambodia's financial sector, supporting sustainable rice production, enhancing agricultural value chains, and improving labor standards and supplier financing within the garments, text iles, and footwear sectors. The IFC is also exploring investment opportunities in emerging industries such as automotive parts, electronics, food processing, and tire manufacturing, with many of these products intended for export to the United States market.