Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth and representatives of Mizuda Group Co., Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen technical cooperation related to the management of municipal solid waste. The signing of the agreement, which will last for ten years, from 2026–2036, took place today, January 15.
Sophalleth noted that the new agreement continues the long-standing legacy of strong relations and good cooperation between Cambodia and China, which have developed across all sectors, including the environmental sector. He described it as “reflecting the ironclad friendship and brotherhood between the two countries”.
The minister added that Mizuda Group Co., Ltd. will begin preparing documentation on assessment plans and strategic initiatives for managing municipal solid waste, in accordance with modern standards and Cambodian law.
“This cooperation will focus on waste management and waste separation, extracting economic value from waste, and recycling waste for uses such as electricity generation at municipal solid waste disposal sites across various provinces,” he said.
He compared the environment to life itself, explaining that for people to live well, collective participation and solidarity are essential to organise and “clean our homes”, ensuring a clean environment, good public health and improved livelihoods.
In line with the policies and strategies of the Royal Government, as well as high-level guidance from Prime Minister Hun Manet, the Ministry of Environment has introduced environmental sector strategies.
This has included various awareness campaigns, starting with personal cleanliness and extending to cleanliness beyond oneself through proper waste disposal, so that Cambodia remains clean at all times. Ultimately, this effort aims to present Cambodia — “our clean home” — on the international stage as a clean, green country with sustainable development.
