via Phnom Penh Post, 28 August 2023: The Cambodian Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction, urges collaboration among state institutions to protect Angkor Archaeological Park from encroachment due to its global heritage significance, emphasizing joint efforts by the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, APSARA National Authority, and Siem Reap Provincial Administration.
Say Samal, the new Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction, has urged several state institutions to work together to protect the Angkor Archaeological Park from illegal encroachment, as the land represents a valuable heritage treasure, not just for the Kingdom but the world.
He highlighted the need for the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, the APSARA National Authority (ANA) and the Siem Reap Provincial Administration to collaborate on this crucial task.
Samal was speaking at an August 25 meeting held to review the progress of construction and land issues in the Angkor Park – and other areas under the management of the ANA – at the provincial hall.
Source: Land management minister urges protection of Angkor | Phnom Penh Post
