oC will coordinate with stakeholders to boost processing, strengthen exports, and advance the long-term development of the Kingdom’s cashew industry. Minister of Commerce Cham Nimul Monday reaffirmed continued support for the local cashew industry aimed at improving processing, expanding exports, and strengthening the cashew industry’s contribution to Cambodia’s agricultural growth and global trade presence. The assurance was given during a meeting with the Cambodia Cashew Federation (CCF) delegation led by An Dara, President of CCF, to discuss progress, future plans, and mechanisms to strengthen processing and export capacity in Phnom Penh, on June 30. Dara expressed gratitude to the MoC Minister for her strong support and close cooperation in the establishment of the CCF in 2022 and the successful organisation of the World Cashew Conference. He also acknowledged joint efforts in promoting local cashew products through trade fairs, expanding retail sales in supermarkets and marts, and building partnerships with hotel and chef associations to strengthen domestic market linkages and consumer awareness of Cambodian cashew. The CCF President presented an overview of the federation’s activities, outlining key achievements, existing challenges, proposed solutions, and strategic recommendations to strengthen Cambodia’s cashew sector and support its competitiveness in both domestic and international markets. Nimul commended the CCF for its achievements and ongoing commitment to strengthening the sector. She encouraged the Federation to maintain strong coordination with relevant MoC departments to overcome key challenges and implement priority sectoral initiatives. The Minister also underlined the federation’s vital role in modernising the cashew industry, particularly by enhancing processing capacity and efficiency, and expanding Cambodia’s export potential through both market retention and diversification strategies. She emphasised that this partnership is essential to achieving the national cashew policy goals – 25 percent local processing by 2027 and 50 percent by 2032 – and to realising the Royal Government’s long-term vision of becoming the regional ‘Cashew Emperor’ through enhanced value-added production and exports. Nimul affirmed that MoC will continue to support CCF and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to boost processing, strengthen exports, and advance the long-term development of the Kingdom’s cashew industry in global markets. According to a MoC announcement, the meeting was held to report the CCF’s progress and key achievements, present future strategic directions, and respectfully request continued cooperation and support from the ministry. The CCF delegation expressed deep gratitude to the Minister and leaders at MoC for their continued attention and consistent support in advancing the federation’s mission and activities regularly.