Phnom Penh: Cambodian representatives have outlined five strategic priorities for a sustainable national economy and a balanced energy transition.
Speaking at a high-level meeting on key minerals for the transition to clean energy At the United Nations (UN) Headquarters on July 14, 2026, Mr. Jeong Chansophear, Ambassador/Deputy Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the UN. highlighted the efforts of the Royal Government of Cambodia to prepare the necessary technical and policy foundations to manage key mineral resources in line with the development context.
The Deputy Permanent Representative also outlined Cambodia’s five strategic priorities for transforming the potential of key mineral resources into national economic value. Sustainable development, including: strengthening geo-data and knowledge, developing national frameworks on key minerals, promoting responsible mining and environmental protection, promoting higher value-added creation, and strengthening regional and multilateral cooperation.
On that occasion, he stressed that the global energy transition must be swift but fair.
The Deputy Permanent Representative also called on the international community to provide support for capacity-building, technology transfer and technical assistance to help developing countries move beyond the extraction of raw materials and contribute to a balanced energy transition.
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