Phnom Penh, 10 October 2025 — H.E. Dr. Keo Piseth, Permanent Deputy Secretary-General and Chief of Cabinet to Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly, chaired a coordination meeting with the Directorate-General of International Relations, Protocol and Information at the National Assembly Palace on Thursday afternoon.

The meeting brought together H.E. Prom Virak, Director-General, along with Deputy Director-Generals, Department Directors and Acting Directors, Deputy Directors, Heads and Deputy Heads of Offices, and Heads of Divisions — totaling around 45 officials.

The agenda focused on key topics such as the publicity and revision of the Directorate-General’s structure, review of work progress and the way forward, and the selection of Masters of Ceremony (MCs) for national and international events.

H.E. Dr. Keo Piseth stated that the meeting aimed to streamline the Directorate-General’s workflow, ensure consistency and coordination across departments, and create incentive mechanisms to recognize and reward hardworking officials.

H.E. Khuon Phearida, newly appointed Deputy Director-General in charge of the International Relations Department, expressed her thanks to the meeting and reaffirmed her commitment to fulfilling her duties. She encouraged officials to share more about parliamentary activities on the National Assembly’s media channels.

H.E. Pen Prakath, Permanent Deputy Director-General, commended the collective performance of all departments, noting that the Protocol Department has grown in independence and professionalism through experience, the Information Department has demonstrated exceptional communication capacity and earned recognition from external institutions, and the International Relations Department has reflected high-quality work and strong teamwork.

H.E. Dr. Keo Piseth praised the Directorate-General for its teamwork and dedication, urging faster and more accurate completion of tasks. He announced that a new evaluation policy will soon be introduced to assess weekly performance, qualifications, ethical standards, and professionalism, while warning officials to refrain from engaging in a “blame game.”

He further instructed all departments to prepare a one-year capacity-building plan focusing on priority skills, peer-learning sessions, outsourced training programs, and cooperation with foreign embassies. These initiatives are scheduled to begin in January 2026 to enhance institutional competence and staff development.

To conclude, Dr. Keo Piseth outlined five key recommendations for the Directorate-General:
1.  Strengthen weekly performance reporting;
2.  Conduct regular administrative check-ups;
3.  Implement resource mapping;
4.  Maintain updated inventory systems; and
5.  Prioritize continuous capacity development.