AKP Phnom Penh, May 26, 2025 -- Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation H.E. Hem Vanndy received here on May 26 a delegation from Germany’s National Metrology Institute (PTB) to strengthen cooperation on Cambodia’s quality infrastructure, a foundation for industrial growth and international trade.

H.E. Minister thanked PTB and the German federal government for their continued support since 2018, particularly in supporting the National Metrology Centre (NMC).

He reaffirmed the Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI)’s commitment to elevate metrology in Cambodia through lab accreditation, institutional reform, and innovative service delivery models to also reach rural areas. “We very much need these services as our factories grow and industrialisation accelerates,” he said.

Representing PTB, Mr. Gidon Windecker commended Cambodia’s vision for technology and innovation and underscored Germany’s role as the largest bilateral donor to Cambodia’s quality infrastructure.

“Reliable and internationally recognised standards are essential for Cambodia’s economic development, especially as the country prepares for LDC graduation,” he stated.

Both sides agreed to pursue further milestones, including full international recognition of Cambodia’s measurement system and the development of a National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) Policy to support SMEs and deepen regional and global integration.

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