HE HUN Manet: The garment sector has played an important role in socio-economic development since the first time Cambodia achieved peace

Phnom Penh: His Excellency Dr. Hun Manet, Deputy Commander of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and Commander of the Army, stated that, of course, the garment sector has played an important role in the socio-economic development of Cambodia since the first time that Cambodia achieved peace under The talented leadership of Samdech Techo Prime Minister.
Speaking at the Garment Manufacturers Association of Cambodia name change ceremony and fundraising for the Samdech Techo Mine Action Project on 17 November, HE Dr. HUN Manet congratulated the Garment Manufacturers Association of Cambodia (GMAC) The Cambodian Textile, Garment, Footwear and Travel Products Association (TAFTAC) is renamed to help expand the association’s scope and reflect the Royal Government’s goal of diversifying the garment and industrial sectors in general to attract more production activities. High value added, which is the new basis of future socio-economic development.
He stated that as of October 2022, the number of registered garment factories was 1,313, employing 901,629 workers.
HE Dr. HUN Manet added that due to the achievements of the garment sector, we have been able to achieve economic growth at an average rate of 7% per year in the last two decades and reduce poverty at a rate. Should be proud.
