Phnom penh: The Second Tripartite Mechanism Meeting between the Royal Government of Cambodia, represented by the Ministry of Tourism, the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Cambodia, and leading Chinese travel companies, was conducted virtually on September 15. The meeting aimed to enhance the flow of Chinese tourists and improve air connectivity between Cambodia and China.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, Cambodian Minister of Tourism H.E. Huot Hak led the discussions alongside H.E. Wang Wenbin, the Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia, and Mr. Li Chuan, Vice President of the Department of Culture and Tourism of Jiangsu Province. Representatives from the tourism sectors of both countries also participated in the meeting.
During the meeting, H.E. Huot Hak urged the Chinese side, including the private sector, to support efforts in boosting tourism by encouraging airlines from various Chinese provinces to operate flights to Cambodia's key tourist destinations, such as Siem Reap and Preah Sihanouk Provinces. This move is seen as a way to enhance connectivity and facilitate travel for citizens of both nations.
Additionally, H.E. Huot Hak suggested drafting and executing an action plan to ensure the effective implementation of existing memoranda of understanding. He also proposed organizing more familiarization trips and film tourism initiatives between the two countries to further promote bilateral tourism.