Background
The National Assembly’s Committee No.9 exercises parliamentary oversight across transport, civil aviation, communications, and related infrastructure sectors and engages with executive agencies on legal and policy implementation. Committee No.9 of the National Assembly has legislative oversight responsibility covering transport, civil aviation, postal and communications, and related infrastructure sectors.
The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation is the government counterpart for aviation policy discussions, including airport modernization, international air service arrangements, and workforce development in the sector. The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation is the national agency charged with implementing civil aviation policy, airport modernization planning, and international air service coordination in Cambodia.
Scope of Application
This record covers legislative oversight and inter-institutional coordination on: the government’s “open‑skies” aviation policy; modernization projects for international airports (including references to Techo International and Siem Reap Angkor airports); implementation and harmonization of aviation safety and security laws; international air service agreements and conventions; and human resource planning and technical training for civil aviation.
Key Provisions or Decisions
On 19 May 2026, Committee No.9 met with leaders of the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation to review progress on the open‑skies policy and related strategic steps under the government’s Phase‑1 liberalization strategy. The meeting identified shortages of highly skilled technical specialists in the civil aviation sector and discussed long‑term training needs for technical staff. Participants also reviewed the status of airport modernization efforts and the role of international air links in supporting tourism and investment objectives.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The committee provided information intended to support legislative drafting and approval of laws to strengthen the civil aviation legal framework. Committee members emphasized the need for a clear legal and regulatory landscape as part of measures to increase confidence among international airlines and investors and to support compliance with international aviation agreements and safety standards.
Official Source
Source: Official National Assembly social media release, 19 May 2026. Original post available at: https://www.facebook.com/CambodiaAssembly/posts/pfbid02VJDQ8kxDcFgYT2soAwHy1oZRX84RRxZhpzsLbF7hRh53WyovWLoQZ9KGQraeKzffl
