Pursat: Hun Sen, Acting Head of State of the Kingdom of Cambodia, urged stronger and more effective tax and customs collection and firmly supported measures against tax evasion and businesses failing to meet their tax obligations. He said this was necessary to secure national budget revenue for economic growth and sustainable development.
He made the remarks on the morning of May 30, 2026, at the Pursat provincial hall during a gathering with 775 members of provincial, city, district, commune and Sangkat councils, together with leaders of provincial departments and units.
According to his spokesperson, Chea Thyrith, the outreach to local leaders and civil servants was intended to strengthen accountability and transparency between the Senate and its electorate and improve the effectiveness of local administration and its closeness to citizens.
Hun Sen said he was pleased to meet leaders and civil servants in Pursat again. He praised their work in serving citizens, maintaining security and public order, and helping prevent activities that could cause instability.
He reminded officials at all levels, especially commune and Sangkat councillors, to continue dedicating themselves to national and public service, with a focus on providing services promptly and efficiently.
He also called on authorities at all levels to safeguard national stability and strengthen implementation of the Safe Village–Commune Policy by tackling offences including theft, drug trafficking and cybercrime.
He urged authorities to continue supporting the families of serving soldiers, fallen personnel, persons with disabilities and veterans through visits and other assistance to encourage and reassure them.
He reminded officials to avoid inaction and abuse of authority against citizens, stating: “Officials are not the people’s masters, but their faithful servants.”
Hun Sen called for faster and effective settlement of land disputes, particularly through out-of-court mechanisms, with fairness and impartiality. He also asked local officials to protect and preserve natural resources for future generations.
He praised the efforts of officials at all levels in Pursat to work together for the province’s continued development and wished them good health, well-being and success in serving the nation and its people. By: សុខ ស៊ីណាន
