Background
On 25 March 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, Her Excellency Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce and head of Cambodia’s delegation, attended the 14th China Round Table under the theme “The Value of WTO Accession in the Multilateral Trading System.”
The event was organized by the Government of the People’s Republic of China in cooperation with the WTO Secretariat and was held on the margins of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14). According to the Ministry of Commerce, the round table served as a platform for participants to exchange views on the value of WTO membership and to draw from accession experiences across different stages, from accession negotiations to post-accession implementation.
Scope of Application
The meeting concerned international trade governance and WTO accession experience, particularly in relation to least developed countries and participation in the multilateral trading system. The item records Cambodia’s official participation in a WTO-related ministerial side event rather than announcing a new domestic regulatory measure.
Key Provisions or Decisions
No new Cambodian law, regulation, or formal policy decision was announced in the source.
At the event, His Excellency Long Kemvichet, Director General of International Trade, delivered a statement on behalf of the Minister of Commerce. He highlighted the importance of the China Round Table in supporting accession efforts of least developed countries and noted the role of the WTO in advancing their integration into the multilateral trading system.
The Cambodian side also shared its views on the value of WTO membership, referring to Cambodia’s experience since joining the WTO in 2004.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The item is relevant as a record of Cambodia’s engagement in multilateral trade discussions under the WTO framework. It indicates continued official emphasis on WTO membership, accession experience, and post-accession implementation, but it does not establish any new compliance requirement, market access measure, or trade procedure.
Official Source
Ministry of Commerce, public statement dated 25 March 2026, regarding Cambodia’s participation in the 14th China Round Table held on the margins of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Source: Ministry of Commerce Facebook post
