PM Hun Manet Affirms Provisional Border Work Aims to Define Accurate Demarcation, Not Land Gain or Loss
Happenings
On the morning of February 14, 2026, Samdech Thipadei visited 1,248 displaced families from Prey Chan and Sok Sang villages who are staying in a safety center in the Chan Si Samaki Ratanaram temple complex in O'Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province.
Siem Reap, on the afternoon of February 13, 2026, Samdech Thipadei and Lok Chumteav hold a meeting with the families of 18 fallen heroes from the army and the police of Oddar Meanchey province.
Peace Palace, on the morning of February 12, 2026, His Excellency General Romeo S. Brawner Jr., the Commander-in-Chief of the Philippine Army, is committed to fostering relations and military cooperation between Cambodia and the Philippines for further development. He also mentioned that the Philippines has been closely observing the Cambodia-Thailand border issue and is prepared to continue leading the AOT team to coordinate and impartially resolve border issues, with the goal of achieving long-term peace and stability for both nations and the entire region.
Phnom Penh, on February 10, 2026, During a meeting with students who achieved an A Grade in the Secondary School Certificate Examination and the Level 3 Technical and Vocational Certificate Examination, Samdech Thipadei articulated the principles of the Royal Government as follows: 1. The Royal Government prioritizes the territory and people, a commitment that has been steadfast in the past, present, and will continue into the future; and 2. The stance on the Cambodia-Thailand border is that it is an international border between states, safeguarded by international law, and Cambodia unequivocally rejects any alterations to the border line or the occupation of its territory, whether through international law or by force.
Peace Palace, on the morning of February 9, 2026, Professor Tetsuya WATANABE, President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asian Affairs (ERIA), underscored Cambodia's potential and the opportunities it presents for attracting Japanese investors, particularly its capacity to evolve into a "new industrial production base." He apprised Samdech Thipadei of the keen interest among Japanese investors in further investing in Cambodia, and also mentioned the forthcoming Cambodia-Japan Business Forum. Furthermore, the professor informed Samdech that Japanese companies are presently exploring opportunities to relocate their production facilities within the region and have been actively seeking new investment prospects in Cambodia.
Solidarity Palace, on the afternoon of February 7, 2026, during the meeting between Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet and His Excellency Pham Minh Chinh, the Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the two heads of government engaged in discussions regarding the advancement of the Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway and the Ho Chi Minh-Moc Bai Expressway, aiming to enhance connectivity between their respective nations. Furthermore, both leaders committed to fostering continued growth in two-way trade, with an aspiration to achieve a target of 20 billion USD in the foreseeable future. They also pledged to strengthen cooperation among border provinces in their collective efforts to combat cross-border crime, human trafficking, and online scams.
Focus
[…] I warmly welcome the message of President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea highlighting the close and effective cooperation between our two governments in combating transnational crimes, particularly online scams. […] Transnational crimes, including online scams, are complex and borderless challenges that no single country can effectively address alone. Addressing these threats requires enhanced regional and international cooperation, as clearly demonstrated by the close cooperation and joint efforts between Cambodia and the Republic of Korea. […]
[…] Strengthening the quality of Cambodia's education sector is a priority goal of the Royal Government, as set out in the Pentagon Strategy for implementation at all stages, namely education for broad knowledge, real skills, as well as ethics, quality, and patriotic consciousness. This includes especially training in technical, scientific, and technological skills, orientation for the job market, and strengthening technical skills for young people, aiming to ensure that "every young person has at least one skill for life" to improve family life and contribute to national socio-economic development […]
[…] Cambodia has progressed significantly from a period in the early 1980s, from the program “the knowledgeable teach the less knowledgeable, the less knowledgeable teach the ignorant” was implemented, to a system with standards at all levels of education and training. The current accomplishments, including the graduation of numerous A-level students in recent years, reflect our collective endeavors. Cambodia is actively working to enhance its institutional capabilities, modernize its technical infrastructure, and improve the efficient use of modern technology. This is to ensure that Cambodia possesses adequate human capital to support growth within the context of the 4.0 industrial revolution, where it is essential for the nation to leverage its potential and align with regional and global advancements, particularly as Cambodia strives to safeguard its independence, sovereignty, and peace […]
[...] I would like to express my deepest appreciation and gratitude, and to always remember the noble deeds of the Border Police Force. They are brave and strong, standing shoulder to shoulder with the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, fighting tirelessly on the front lines, and daring to sacrifice their lives in combat against the Thai army that has severely encroached upon the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Cambodia, contravened international agreements and human rights laws through the deployment of air superiority, various modern armaments, and "unconventional warfare" tactics, including chemical weapons and cluster munitions. This has involved indiscriminate attacks on Cambodian border guard positions and civilian areas, resulting in the loss of innocent lives, extensive damage to civilian infrastructure, villages, homes, pagodas, schools, health centers, and ancient temples, which are sacred sites for the Cambodian people and world heritage locations. Furthermore, these actions have compelled tens of thousands of Cambodians to abandon their homes, villages, and farms, where they once lived peacefully, in
search of safety [...]
The Royal Government of Cambodia's Decisions
Speeches/Comments
Selected Schedules
10 February 2026 – Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet Presides Over a Meeting with Grade-A Students.
6-7 February 2026 – Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet attends the CPP and CPV summits and the summit between the Cambodian People’s Party, the Communist Party of Vietnam, and the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party at the 7th Makara Palace.
5 February 2026 – Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet Presides Over the Closing of the 2025 Work Review and the 2026 Work Direction Meeting of the Ministry of Interior.
4 February 2026 – Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet Convenes the Fourth Quarterly Meeting of the The Supreme Consultation and Recommendation Council (SCRC).
For the People
Videos Archives
His Excellency Kitti Tesa Phibal Bindit Hun Manet expressed his personal position that he does not support the cultivation of marijuana in Cambodia.
His Excellency Kitti Tesaphibal Bindit Hun Manet presided over the closing campaign for the 7th National Assembly election
His Excellency Kitti Tesa Phibal Bindit Hun Manet on the Graduation Presenting Ceremony of Doctorate in Economics from the University of Bristol, UK.
Publications
The Influential Eldest Son, Pov Sok, published November 2022
The book shows not only the special character and qualifications of HE Kitti Tesaphibal Bindit Dr. Hun Manet, but also his position in the “political battle,” important achievements, especially the fight against Covid-19, Cambodia’s deepening military reform, international relations and humanitarian activities.
PM’s Eldest Son: Hun Manet’s Journey to Prime Minister Post, Chhay Sophal, July 2022
This book focuses on family life, childhood stories and characters of HE Kitti Tesaphibal Bindit Hun Manet, as well as some historical events that have taken place in Cambodia, especially after he was elected by the Cambodian People’s Party as Prime Minister candidate to succeed Samdech Techo Hun Sen, his father.