Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa signed the Declaration of Angkor Initiative 2.0 during the closing ceremony of the 20th Asia Media Summit in Siem Reap, Cambodia on Wednesday (23).
The agreement brings together Ministers and media leaders from across the Asia-Pacific to strengthen regional efforts against disinformation and promote information integrity.
The Asia Media Summit organised by the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) and hosted by Cambodia’s Ministry of Information, drew over 200 foreign delegates, including Ministers, media executives and professionals from around the region.
The summit opened on July 22 with addresses by Cambodia’s Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra and CEO of AIBD Ms Philomena Gnanapragasam .
Dr. Jayatissa arrived in Siem Reap on July 23 to participate in the summit and engaged in several bilateral meetings on the sidelines. He held discussions with the Minister of Information of Cambodia, the State Minister and Chief Spokesperson at the President’s Office of the Maldives Heena Waleed, as well as representatives from the International Telecommunications Union and the AIBD.
During the summit, Minister Jayatissa presented a special award to Neth Pheaktra, recognising him as “Special Envoy of Information Integrity” in appreciation of his commitment to media and information standards.
The Declaration of Angkor Initiative 2.0, signed by AIBD member states, sets out a framework for enhancing the region’s media landscape and strengthening cooperation against disinformation. The summit also featured pre-summit workshops aimed at supporting the professional development of media practitioners across Asia and the Pacific.
The event concluded with the announcement that the Maldives will host the 21st Asia Media Summit in 2026.
