Background
From 10 to 13 February 2026, a delegation led by His Excellency General Jum Phalla, Deputy Director General of Immigration, traveled to Attapeu Province, Laos, to participate in a coordination meeting and joint inspection. The meeting was aimed at determining the border area for the construction of a connecting road between Ratanakiri Province in Cambodia and Attapeu Province in Laos.
Scope of Application
The event involved multiple government representatives from both Cambodia and Laos, including high-ranking officials from immigration, foreign affairs, public works, border defense forces, and provincial administrations. The discussions and inspections took place at Hoang Anh Hotel conference hall in Attapeu and the Attapeu provincial hall.
Key Provisions or Decisions
During the meetings, representatives from Cambodia and Laos cooperatively reviewed and delineated the border zone pertaining to the proposed road construction project. Attendees from Cambodia included officials from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, the Secretariat of Border Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and local provincial authorities of Ratanakiri and Stung Treng. The Laos delegation was composed of representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Public Works and Transport, border defense units, the Prime Minister’s Office, and Attapeu provincial authorities.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This binational coordination on border infrastructure and security is relevant for stakeholders monitoring cross-border mobility, immigration procedures, and infrastructure development. The road connectivity project supports better control and facilitation of cross-border transport, which can impact trade, tourism, and immigration management systems between Cambodia and Laos.
Official Source
Full details and updates are available through the official channels of the General Department of Immigration:
– GDI Facebook
– GDI TikTok
– GDI Telegram
– www.immigration.gov.kh
