Phnom Penh: DP World, a company based in the United Arab Emirates, has shown interest in investing in Cambodia, focusing on the transport, logistics, and industrial park development sectors. This interest is attributed to Cambodia’s strategic geographical position within the ASEAN region.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the interest from DP World was made public by its CEO, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, during a meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet at the National Assembly Palace in Phnom Penh. During the meeting, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem provided an overview of DP World’s operations, emphasizing its expertise in port logistics and supply chain technology, with a presence in ASEAN and other parts of the world.

The Cambodian Prime Minister welcomed DP World’s interest and highlighted the supportive investment policies and mechanisms of the Royal Government of Cambodia. He emphasized Cambodia’s connectivity to regional and global markets through various bilateral and
multilateral free trade agreements, including the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Cambodia and the United Arab Emirates. He further encouraged DP World to maintain discussions with relevant Cambodian ministries and institutions to explore these investment opportunities.