Prime Minister Hun Manet met for talks with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 17.
 
Blair, currently the executive director of Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, expressed his keen interest in Cambodia’s development goals and priorities, particularly in the sectors of energy, the environment, agriculture and industry.

He said his institute is currently cooperating with many developing countries, including several in the ASEAN region.

Manet briefed Blair on his government's Pentagonal Strategy - Phase 1, which focuses on human resources development, maintaining growth, digital advancements and job creation, as well as resilient, sustainable and inclusive development. 

"I informed him that Cambodia is focused on good governance. Agriculture remains a priority, but we have now transformed from a traditional agricultural society to a smart one,” the prime minister said, via social media.

Regarding energy, he informed Blair that the Kingdom has now reached 62 per cent clean energy usage, and aims to reach 70 per cent by 2030.

He shared the fact that Cambodia has cancelled plans to construct a new coal-fired plant, which would have produced 700MW.

Manet also highlighted his government’s efforts to introduce administrative reforms.