AKP Phnom Penh, October 27, 2025 --

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet welcomed the growing dynamism of the ASEAN-India dialogue relations, noting that ASEAN has become India's fourth-largest trading partner, with two-way trade reaching US$123 billion.

At the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Oct. 26, Samdech Thipadei emphasised ASEAN and India's shared commitment to building a resilient and inclusive digital economy through cooperation in digital transformation, digital health, fintech, and cybersecurity by tapping into the ASEAN-India Fund for Digital Future. 

The Cambodian Premier further underscored the importance of promoting joint marketing campaigns to showcase the diverse destinations of ASEAN and India, expanding exchanges among tourism professionals, and fostering greater people-to-people connectivity between ASEAN and India.

At the summit, the ASEAN and Indian leaders officially designated 2026 as the ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation and welcomed the adoption of the ASEAN-India Joint Leaders' Statement on Sustainable Tourism. 

They also looked forward to the timely, substantial and mutually beneficial outcomes of the Review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) to ensure it remains comprehensive and responsive to the evolving global and regional economic landscapes.

By Heng Panha