Phnom Penh: Mr. Phearary of the Luxembourg Embassy highlighted the tourism sector as a priority sector for the bilateral cooperation program (Cambodia-Luxembourg) and the position to participate in the development of human resources in the tourism and hospitality sectors to a standard level.
The Luxembourg Chargé d’Affaires’ support was expressed on the occasion of Mr. Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, granting permission to Mr. Thomas Lammar, Chargé d’Affaires of the Luxembourg Embassy in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in charge of development cooperation for the Kingdom of Cambodia, to pay a courtesy call and discuss work on strengthening and expanding cooperation in the tourism sector between Cambodia and Luxembourg on August 6, 2026 at the Ministry of Tourism.
During the meeting, the Minister thanked the Government and people of Luxembourg for always supporting and continuing to strengthen friendly relations and cooperation with Cambodia, especially for their interest and support for the Vocational School of Tourism (VST) of the Ministry of Tourism through the past two visits by high-level delegations.
The Minister also highlighted that the current meeting truly reflects the joint and concrete commitment of the two countries to continue strengthening and expanding cooperation in the tourism sector and people-to-people exchanges.
At the same time, the Minister also informed about the political, economic, social and tourism development situation of Cambodia, stating that Cambodia remains a peaceful, stable, safe and warm tourism destination, and mentioned the campaigns “Cambodia: Kingdom of Wonder, Feel the Warmth” and “Visit Cambodia in the Green Season” and collaboration with travel companies, airlines, content creators and international media to promote Cambodian tourism destinations and strengthen infrastructure connectivity for convenient and safe travel.
In response, Mr. Phearary highlighted the tourism sector as a priority sector for the bilateral cooperation program (Cambodia-Luxembourg Indicative Cooperation Programme) and the position to participate in the development of human resources in the tourism and hospitality sectors to the standard and reputation that Luxembourg is recognized as a world leader in tourism. and hospitality.
Minister Huot Hak also requested the embassy’s cooperation in helping promote Cambodia’s rich tourism destinations and potential, organizing study visits (FAM Trips) from the private sector and press from Luxembourg to explore tourism potential. and Cambodia’s investment opportunities, promoting investment in tourism, and strengthening people-to-people exchanges, aiming to increase tourist flows and expand cooperation between the two countries to a stronger level.
Please note that as of 2026, formal diplomatic relations between Cambodia and Luxembourg have lasted for decades. And has been continuously strengthened and expanded to cover many sectors, especially through the royal visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia of His Royal Highness Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie, Crown Prince of Luxembourg, accompanied by His Excellency Xavier Bettel, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, and Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Action, from March 29 to April 2, 2025.
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