Phnom Penh (FN), Dec. 12 – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet stated the assessment report on human trafficking in Cambodia fails to accurately represent the reality and lacks fairness and justice.
The premier spoke on Thursday (Dec. 12) during the commemoration of the 12th National Day Against Human Trafficking, themed “Cambodia Is Absolutely Against All Forms and Means of Human Trafficking in the Digital Era”, held at Diamond Convention and Exhibition Centre, Phnom Penh.
Acknowledging the significant rise in human trafficking amid advancing technology, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet underlined the humanitarian duty to strengthen law enforcement, draft robust legislation, and enhance technological capabilities. He noted that distancing ourselves from technology is neither feasible nor practical; instead, embracing it brings challenges that must be transformed into opportunities for strengthening development and driving economic growth.
Samdech Thipadei affirmed that addressing human trafficking is a core commitment of the seventh-mandate Royal Government. The issue not only impacts human trafficking within Cambodia but also tarnishes the nation's reputation across all sectors, he added.
On the occasion, Prime Minister Hun Manet acknowledged recent challenges stemming from the spread of both accurate and misleading information, which has harmed Cambodia's reputation. He noted that past assessments of Cambodia’s efforts against human trafficking were often unfair and unjust, including how some countries have categorized the nation.
The premier acknowledged that Cambodia does not deny the existence of issues such as human trafficking and other forms of insecurity. He stressed the country's commitment to strengthening enforcement mechanisms, enhancing law enforcement, and cooperating with international partners as part of its genuine goodwill.
Reiterating this stance, Prime Minister Hun Manet stated, “We acknowledge the existence of these challenges and must confront and address them head-on. We cannot ignore or conceal them, nor claim they do not exist. Instead, we must recognize them and work towards more decisive and effective solutions in the future.”
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