AKP Phnom Penh, June 11, 2026 --

Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Acting Head of State of the Kingdom of Cambodia, met with 1,035 members of provincial, city, district, commune and Sangkat councils, along with heads of provincial departments and institutions in Banteay Meanchey province on Thursday morning.

The meeting, held at the provincial administration hall, marked Samdech Techo’s 14th mission covering 16 capital and provinces under his ongoing outreach programme to engage directly with local leaders and government officials nationwide.

According to H.E. Chea Thyrith, spokesperson for Samdech Techo, the visits aim to strengthen accountability between the Senate and electoral bodies, improve transparency, enhance local governance efficiency, and reinforce closer engagement with local authorities while encouraging better public service delivery.

During the gathering, Samdech Techo expressed his pleasure at returning to meet provincial officials and praised provincial leaders, civil servants, and working groups for the province for their contributions to development efforts in Banteay Meanchey.

He urged all officials, especially commune and Sangkat council members, to continue fulfilling their duties with responsibility and to ensure faster, more efficient delivery of public services to citizens.

Samdech Techo also instructed local authorities to pay close attention to the welfare of families of deployed soldiers, fallen service members, and veterans, while recognising the contributions and sacrifices made by the armed forces in protecting national sovereignty and the people.

In addition, he called on authorities to accelerate land dispute resolution through effective and impartial mechanisms, particularly through out-of-court settlements where appropriate.

Samdech Techo further encouraged stronger protection of natural resources, continued efforts to maintain national stability and public order, and stricter action against crimes including robbery, drug trafficking, and technology-related offences. He reminded officials that public servants are not masters of the people but dedicated servants of the public.

According to Governor H.E. Oum Reatrey, Banteay Meanchey province comprises nine cities and districts, 67 communes and Sangkats, and 667 villages. The province recorded an estimated GDP of US$1.91 billion in 2025, driven mainly by agriculture, industry, and services.

By C. Nika