AKP Phnom Penh, July 20, 2025 --

Delegates from across the world have arrived in Siem Reap province to attend the 20th Asia Media Summit to be hosted by Cambodia from July 21 to 24.

Upon their arrival at Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport, the delegates were warmly welcomed by senior officials from Cambodia’s Ministry of Information.

Themed "Celebrating Two Decades of Excellence and Beyond," the summit will provide a vital platform to enhance the framework of information diplomacy and promote international cooperation on shared challenges such as the fight against fake news and the rise of disinformation driven by artificial intelligence.

The event will bring together ministers, policy experts, media professionals, content creators, and journalists from 36 countries. Key discussions will address information-sharing mechanisms, crisis communication strategies, and measures to enhance information security.

Preceded by seven specialised workshops, the summit will be officially inaugurated on July 22 under the presidency of H.E. Neth Pheaktra, Minister of Information.

Following the opening ceremony, a series of plenary sessions will cover topics such as Disinformation: The Role of Media & the Government; Inspiring Voices from Across the World; Information as a Public Good: Upholding Credibility and Empowering Democracy; Media and Climate Action: The Road to Sustainability; Bridging Legacy and Innovation: Technology’s Role in Media’s Evolution; Session Sponsored by Viory: Sustainable Strategies for Legacy Media; and a CEO Session.

The summit will conclude with the adoption of the Angkor Declaration 2.0, a joint commitment to combating fake news.

Cambodia previously hosted the 16th Asian Media Summit in Siem Reap in 2019.

By C. Nika