Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet this morning reaffirmed that Cambodia does not welcome investment in e-cigarettes. The statement was made during a meeting with Mr. Barros Figueira Miguel, President of the Association of Tobacco Industry of Cambodia (ATIC), at the Peace Palace.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, Mr. Miguel briefed Samdech Thipadei on ATIC’s activities, highlighting its contributions to Cambodia’s socio-economic development. These contributions include creating over 4,500 local jobs and providing essential resources such as clean water equipment and computers.
Mr. Miguel also expressed ATIC’s commitment to engaging in public awareness campaigns to educate Cambodian citizens about the impact of tobacco products and cigarettes.
In response, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet welcomed the ATIC delegation and reiterated the Royal Government’s commitment to improving public health and preventing the illegal importation of tobacco products. He mentioned that relevant ministries and institutions are reviewing mechanisms to balance the challenges investors face with the need to safeguard public health.
Samdech Thipadei emphasized the importance of controlling the distribution of illegal tobacco products and reiterated the stance that Cambodia will not permit investment in e-cigarettes.