AKP Phnom Penh, March 18, 2026 --

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the World Bank (WB) have lauded their fruitful cooperation, reaffirming their commitment to further deepening cooperation between the two institutions to support sustainable economic development. 

The commitment was made in a meeting here on Mar. 17 between NBC Governor H.E. Dr. Chea Serey, and a WB delegation led by Mr. Carlos Felipe Jaramillo, the Bank’s Vice President for the East Asia and Pacific (EAP) Region.

During the meeting, Mr. Jaramillo noted Cambodia's economic potential in a number of key areas and the development of infrastructure that supports economic development. 

In addition, he expressed his satisfaction with the good cooperation between the two institutions in the past. 

For her part, the NBC Governor laid stress on the role of the banking sector in promoting economic development by enhancing access to financial services, maintaining exchange rate stability and banking system stability. 

She also highlighted several challenges and exchanged views on global geopolitical developments, including oil price fluctuations in international markets. 

Furthermore, she acknowledged the WB's strong collaboration in developing national financial regulatory frameworks and strategies. 

The two sides reiterated their commitment to further boosting cooperation between the two institutions to support sustainable economic development. 

The WB has been a key development partner of Cambodia for over 30 years in almost all sectors, through providing financial and technical assistance.

The WB delegation also visited the Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum of Economy and Money (SOSORO) in Phnom Penh.

By Chea Vannak