Background
On 10 February 2026, His Excellency Dr. Haen Vannhan, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Project Director of the Cambodia Water Security Improvement Project (CaWSIP), led a technical team accompanied by provincial agricultural officials to visit and engage with military personnel in Cheom Ksan district, Preah Vihear province. This follows a study trip related to climate-resilient smart vegetable production under the CaWSIP project.
Scope of Application
The visit and activities targeted military units stationed in Cheom Ksan district, focusing on welfare support and capacity strengthening related to agricultural production and related technical inputs.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The visit involved:
- Providing moral support and recognizing the sacrifices of military personnel in protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Cambodia.
- Distributing material support items including water pumps, greenhouses, irrigation equipment, essential vegetable seeds, fish and poultry breeds, animal feed, and veterinary medicines to military bases.
- Conducting an assessment by provincial agricultural officers and the CaWSIP team of opportunities to continue technical support through infrastructure such as net houses, ponds, irrigation systems, and input supplies.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This engagement demonstrates the Ministry’s integrated approach linking agricultural technical development with national security forces, contributing to rural stability and productivity. Continued cooperation may influence local economic conditions and security environment relevant to investors and development actors in the region.
Official Source
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Facebook post, 11 February 2026: https://www.facebook.com/maff.gov.kh/posts/pfbid02AeeoxYiY8onYwHPdRhEMdnHUTNWd7M4btLkXgBGeEg3mrwH7oY6E35HK2GEPtJjtl
