Background
On February 2026, Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism engaged in discussions with Cambodia’s Honorary Consul in Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore), Karnataka, Republic of India, to enhance cooperation in tourism and investment between Cambodia and India. The meeting aligns with ongoing bilateral efforts to promote Cambodia’s tourism potential and investment opportunities to Indian investors and residents in Bengaluru and the surrounding jurisdiction of the consulate.
Scope of Application
The cooperation targets tourism development and investment promotion between Cambodia and India, especially focusing on the connectivity between Siem Reap Province in Cambodia and Bengaluru City in Karnataka State, India. It also falls under the framework of the friendship cooperation agreement signed in September 2025 between Siem Reap Province and Karnataka State.
Key Provisions or Decisions
During the meeting, the Honorary Consul reaffirmed commitment to promote Cambodia’s tourism and investment offerings to the Indian community in Bengaluru. Further efforts are focused on expanding tourism cooperation under the Siem Reap–Karnataka friendship agreement. Particular emphasis was placed on encouraging Indigo Airlines, a major Indian carrier, to operate direct flights between Siem Reap and Bengaluru to increase Indian tourist arrivals to Cambodia.
The Minister of Tourism of Cambodia commended the Honorary Consul’s active role in promoting Cambodia’s tourism sector and investment environment in India and encouraged continued dissemination of accurate information about Cambodia’s political, security, and socio-economic development to Indian citizens and investors.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The enhanced bilateral cooperation and the promotion of direct air connectivity between Siem Reap and Bengaluru are expected to facilitate increased Indian tourism and investment inflows into Cambodia. This development signals improved accessibility and stronger institutional support for investors and tourists from India.
Official Source
Ministry of Tourism, Cambodia Facebook post, 22 February 2026
