Newly appointed Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra announced at his August 24 meeting with leaders and civil servants of the ministry that his priority task is to focus on modernising institutions and their administrations.

Pheaktra said he intends to make the ministry a public relations institution that is more pro-active, and of higher quality and efficiency. The ministry aims to share the realities of Cambodia with both domestic and international communities through various channels under its command.

He urged all officials and civil servants to continue with their existing tasks and improve the information sector.

“We will spread the truth of Cambodia to domestic and international communities, and let them know about the evolution of our country, in peace. We also have to ensure that the journalism sector flourishes, so the people of Cambodia receive factual information about the motherland and their society,” he said.