AKP Phnom Penh, October 22, 2026 -- Cambodia has sought support from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) for the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology to strengthen agrometeorological networks and early warning systems, mobilise key resources, and develop local human capacity to ensure sustainable, high-quality public services.

The request was made by H.E. Thor Chetha, Cambodian Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology, during a meeting with Ms. Rebekah Bell, FAO Representative to Cambodia, and her colleagues at the Ministry on Oct. 22.

H.E. Minister expressed a warm welcome and pleasure regarding current cooperation with FAO, affirming a commitment to further strengthen collaboration in the future.

H.E. Thor Chetha also expressed gratitude for FAO's long-standing partnership with Cambodia and the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology in enhancing agrometeorological services, strengthening climate resilience, and supporting institutional and human resource development through the Public-Community-Private Partnerships for Eco-Friendly Agriculture and Climate-Resilient Livelihoods in the Northern Tonle Sap Basin (PEARL) Project.

H.E. Thor Chetha informed the delegation that the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology considers weather and climate services to be a vital public function that supports agricultural productivity, water resources management, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable development, as well as ensures that timely, reliable, and actionable weather and climate information reaches farmers and other stakeholders.

By Phal Sophanith