France wants closer economic ties to Cambodia

On a night when some of France’s finest wines were consumed by some of Cambodia’s most senior officials, the message was clear: France wants to strengthen its economic ties with Cambodia. On Wednesday night, the French-Cambodian Chamber of Commerce (CCFC) put on a lavish display of gourmet cuisine at the Sofitel Hotel in Phnom Penh, inviting Finance Minister Keat Chhon, Cabinet Minister Sok An, and Secretary-General of the Council for the Development of Cambodia Sok Chenda…