Phnom Penh: Mr. Hem Vandy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, received a delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) led by Mr. Pavit Ramachandran, Deputy Managing Director for Southeast Asia, and discussed cooperation to promote industrial competitiveness, National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) development, science, technology and innovation, and water sector development on July 22, 2026.
The two sides discussed the preparation of ADB projects focusing on national quality infrastructure, science, technology and innovation agenda, water sector reform, and policy measures to strengthen industrial competitiveness as Cambodia prepares to graduate from LDC status.
The Minister highlighted the efforts of the Royal Government In developing a national quality infrastructure, he considered the system of standardized, standardized, and standardized testing, inspection, certification, and accreditation capabilities as the foundation for supporting the next phase of Cambodia’s industrial development.
“Investing in national quality infrastructure is an investment in the future of Cambodia’s industry because it helps strengthen competitiveness, improve product quality, and create new opportunities for accessing global markets,” he said.
Pavit Ramachandran reaffirmed ADB’s commitment to continue supporting Cambodia’s industrial transformation agenda, considering the National Quality Infrastructure Strengthening Project that ADB is preparing as a strategic investment.
Ramachandran said that if well designed and implemented, this project could be a transformative investment. Especially as Cambodia enters a new phase of economic development. Building a strong domestic quality infrastructure, while simultaneously integrating and facilitating ASEAN’s mutual recognition, is timely and strategic.
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