AKP Phnom Penh, June 24, 2026 -- Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Abhisantibindit Sar Sokha called on ASEAN nations Wednesday to unite against online scams, terrorism, and immigration offenses, warning that cyber fraud has become a "critical regional risk."

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 29th ASEAN Directors-General of Immigration Departments and Heads of Consular Affairs Divisions of Ministries of Foreign Affairs Meeting (29th DGICM), held at Sokha Siem Reap Hotel in Siem Reap provincial city, H.E. Sar Sokha, who serves as the Minister of Interior, stressed that no member state can tackle these threats alone.

He urged stronger intelligence-sharing and joint border-control efforts, expanding cooperation with dialogue partners Japan, China, and South Korea to boost enforcement capacity.

H.E. Lt. Gen. Sok Veasna, Cambodia's immigration chief, noted that the forum has become a vital shield against cross-border dangers.

The week-long meetings include sessions on people smuggling, immigration intelligence, and checkpoint coordination, with Cambodia reaffirming its commitment to regional security.

By K. Rithy Reak