AKP Phnom Penh, January 08, 2025 -- Evercore’s Asia business has expressed its interest to boost cooperation with Cambodia in the areas of renewable energy, healthcare and tourism sectors.

The interest was revealed by visiting Mr. Keith Magnus, Chairman of Evercore’s Asia business, while paying a courtesy call on Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, at the Peace Palace here this afternoon.

The Evercore’s Asia businessn chairman also praised Cambodia for her development in all sectors and highly appreciated the Royal Government’s introduction of the Pentagonal Strategy-Phase 1 to achieve the Cambodia Vision 2050.

For his part, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet welcomed the company’s interest and highlighted Cambodia’s energy development policy, with the current use of more than 62 percent renewable energy and a set target of achieving 70 percent renewable energy use by 2030.

In addition, the Cambodian Premier also underlined the introduction of policies to support the health sector, such as strengthening and expanding health services within the country.

Samdech Thipadei laid stress on the Kingdom's many other potential areas, including agriculture, manufacturing, finance and banking. In this regard, he encouraged the company to continue discussions with relevant ministries and institutions and promote linkages and collaboration between the private sector abroad and that in Cambodia.

By C. Nika