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March 20, 2026

Inter-Ministerial Meeting Held on Citizen Land Occupancy Issues in Phnom Penh

Background

On 20 March 2026 in Phnom Penh, senior government officials convened an inter-ministerial meeting to address issues related to land occupancy by citizens in the capital. The session was held at the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction.

The meeting was presided over and led by H.E. SAY Samal, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction. H.E. SOK Soken, Minister of Inspection, and H.E. PENG Ponea, Minister of Public Works and Transport, participated in the meeting.

Scope of Application

The meeting focused on cases of land occupancy involving citizens in Phnom Penh. While specific locations, case types, or affected groups are not detailed, the scope is limited to land-related issues within the jurisdiction of the capital city and falls under the competence of land management and related ministries.

Key Provisions or Decisions

The source describes the holding of an inter-ministerial meeting but does not specify any formal decisions, resolutions, procedures, or regulatory measures adopted during the session. No detailed outcomes, action plans, or timelines are mentioned.

Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance

The meeting indicates ongoing inter-ministerial coordination on land occupancy issues in Phnom Penh, potentially affecting how land cases involving citizens are reviewed and addressed. However, in the absence of published decisions or new procedures, there are no clearly defined compliance obligations or policy changes that can be drawn from the available information.

Official Source

The information is based on an announcement from the Inspection Authority regarding participation of the Minister of Inspection in the inter-ministerial meeting held at the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction on 20 March 2026.

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