Background
On February 23, 2026, His Excellency Thor Chetha, Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology of Cambodia, held a meeting with Her Excellency Ülkü Kocaefe, Ambassador of Türkiye to Cambodia. The meeting was aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in the areas of water resources and meteorology.
Scope of Application
The discussions focused on collaboration to support sustainable water resource management and the development of modern hydrological systems to ensure water security for daily needs, agriculture, and industry in Cambodia. The cooperation also covers improving meteorological forecasting capabilities to reduce risks from natural disasters and climate change.
Key Provisions or Decisions
Minister Thor Chetha briefed the Ambassador on the Ministry’s mission and priority policies aligned with Cambodia’s government strategy Phase 1. Key focus areas include sustainable water management, construction and rehabilitation of advanced hydrological infrastructures, and enhancing meteorological forecasting accuracy.
The Minister requested Türkiye’s assistance to deepen cooperation through exchanging expertise, advanced technologies for transboundary water management, digital hydrological systems, and human resource training to strengthen the capacity of Cambodian specialists.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This cooperation signifies strategic bilateral engagement aiming to improve Cambodia’s water infrastructure and disaster risk reduction capabilities. Stakeholders in sectors reliant on water resources and meteorological information such as agriculture, industry, and urban development may see enhanced data availability, risk mitigation, and resource security over time.
Official Source
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology Facebook post, 23 February 2026
