Macron Brings French Business Leaders to Cambodia to Explore New Markets
Macron Brings French Business Leaders to Cambodia to Explore New Markets
PHNOM PENH, November 15, 2026 — French President Emmanuel Macron says his visit to Cambodia aims to open new markets for French businesses, strengthen economic partnerships and build on the longstanding relationship between the two countries.
In a statement shared on social media, Macron said he was travelling to Cambodia with business leaders to explore new market opportunities, drawing on the connections within the French-speaking world.
He highlighted Cambodia’s interest in using French expertise to develop its own wholesale market, citing the experience of Rungis, one of France’s major wholesale market centres, as an example of practical cooperation that could create opportunities for both countries.
Macron said French expertise and ongoing cooperation were already producing tangible opportunities, adding that stronger partnerships could help create jobs and support the future of both countries.
The French president also highlighted the restoration of West Mebon at Angkor, saying he would inaugurate the restored site alongside the King. The restoration represents 14 years of work by Cambodian and French teams, reflecting their longstanding cooperation in cultural heritage preservation.
Macron said the visit was part of a broader effort to strengthen partnerships and reduce dependence by expanding cooperation with different countries.
“More partners, less dependence. Our agreements open doors. Language, culture and friendship keep them open,” he wrote.
Macron’s visit coincides with Cambodia’s hosting of the 20th Francophonie Summit, providing an opportunity to strengthen diplomatic, economic and cultural ties between Cambodia and France.
