Phnom Penh: Dr. Eang Sophallet, Minister of Environment, on August 3, 2026, at the Ministry of Environment, allowed Mr. Devineni Udaykiran, Acting Country Attaché of the US Homeland Security Investigation Agency in Ho Chi Minh City, to pay a courtesy call and discuss work on strengthening bilateral cooperation on the implementation of laws to suppress natural resource crimes through the use of modern technology systems to monitor, investigate, and prevent forest crimes more accurately and efficiently.
On that occasion, Dr. Eang Sophallet highlighted the firm stance of the Royal Government of Cambodia in protecting natural resources.
The Minister emphasized that the Ministry of Environment has been taking strict legal action against all illegal activities related to natural resources, with equality and without exception. All violations are documented and sent to the courts for further procedures.
Along with legal measures, the Minister also mentioned the promotion of the implementation of the “Environmental Sector Chakra Strategy”, especially paying attention to the “Greening 2.1” angle, which focuses on restoring and expanding forest cover. In addition, the Ministry of Environment has launched a monitoring system using modern technology as a strategy to support efforts to protect and conserve natural resources more effectively and sustainably.
In response, Mr. Devineni Udaykiran praised the efforts and decisive measures of the Ministry of Environment.
He affirmed the commitment of the US Homeland Security Investigation Agency to support and strengthen cooperation with Cambodia by strengthening technical capabilities and providing modern technology to contribute to the fight against natural resource crimes, aiming to manage natural resources sustainably.
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