Cambodia-China Free Trade Agreement to start in January, says Hun Sen


Prime Minister Hun Sen (L) meets with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang virtually on November 15. - Phnom Penh Post/ANN

PHNOM PENH,, Nov 19 (Phnom Penh Post/ANN): Phnom Penh and Beijing have agreed to bring the major bilateral Cambodia-China Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) into force in January, and renewed a pledge to boost trade to $10 billion per annum, according to Prime Minister Hun Sen.

The prime minister made the remark on November 15 at a virtual meeting with his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang to explore avenues to strengthen economic ties between the two countries.

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