PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s Minister of Mines and Energy, H.E. Keo Rottanak, has confirmed that the nation currently boasts a stable domestic power supply and is not importing electricity from Thailand. This assurance comes despite recent tensions arising from a warning by Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs about potential electricity export suspensions if border issues remain unresolved.
Minister Rottanak stressed that Cambodia’s current energy independence should not be misconstrued to undermine the importance of mutual support and collaboration between Cambodia and Thailand, nor should it intensify bilateral strain. He highlighted that cross-border electricity cooperation offers mutual benefits and serves as a model of “win-win” collaboration.
Furthermore, the Minister noted that the ASEAN Summit, hosted by Malaysia, discussed plans for an integrated ASEAN electricity grid to connect power supplies among member states. He also pointed out that shared power supplies between neighboring countries are a common global practice, even among developed nations like the United States and Canada.
H.E. Keo Rottanak reaffirmed Cambodia’s strong commitment to regional energy cooperation and its support for ASEAN’s connectivity goals, while encouraging continued collaboration between Cambodia and Thailand for the prosperity of both nations and their people.