AKP Phnom Penh, September 18, 2026 -- The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) has reaffirmed its commitment to raising regional civil aviation standards by modernising infrastructure and strengthening its regulatory oversight.

H.E. Mao Havannall, Minister in Charge of the SSCA, made the remarks during the 61st Asia-Pacific Regional Directors General of Civil Aviation Conference, held in Kuala Lumpur from Sept. 7 to 11.

Cambodia is ready to support the operation of Techo International Airport (KTI), Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) and Sihanoukville International Airport (KOS), which provide modern international gateway capacity and enable the country to operate in line with international standards, H.E. Sinn Chanserey Vutha, SSCA Secretary of State and Spokesperson, said on Friday.

The airports are also expected to support the expansion of regional and intercontinental connectivity, he underlined.

“Cambodia’s participation in the 61st Asia-Pacific Regional Directors General of Civil Aviation Conference strengthens and reaffirms our unwavering commitment to promoting the safety, security and sustainability of the civil aviation sector in line with the highest international standards and norms,” H.E. Sinn Chanserey Vutha said.

Through the exchange of experience and close cooperation with regional partners, Cambodia is enhancing its role and strengthening its position as a trusted partner with strong technical capacity within the regional aviation system, he added.

The pokesperson said that, through effective and rigorous regulatory oversight and management, as well as closer regional cooperation, Cambodia will continue working closely with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), member states and all aviation industry stakeholders.

These efforts will help strengthen air connectivity, promote sustainable and inclusive civil aviation development, and contribute to the achievement of Cambodia’s development goals for 2050, he said.

An SSCA report shows that Cambodia’s international air passenger traffic fell by 10 percent year-on-year to 4.16 million during the first eight months of 2026.

Flights to the Kingdom’s international airports declined slightly by 1 percent year-on-year, to 42,189 between January and August.

In contrast, air cargo volume surged by 17 percent to 66,559 tonnes during the same period, according to the report.

Currently, 33 airlines – 29 international and four domestic carriers – connect Cambodia with ASEAN member states, East Asia, South Asia and the Middle East.

By Chea Vannak