[…] We cannot beg for “peace” from anyone […] No one can help us entirely, all the time, except for us to be strong ourselves […] The implementation of military service law has an important role. Nowadays, many countries have used the word and theory “peace through strength”. This is a new trend that (whether) we like this word or not, Cambodia must recognize that it is true and must evolve itself […] [...] The one question that I have not seen (regarding military draft law) [...] is how to cultivate a high patriotic mindset in citizens, especially young people, to dare to sacrifice everything, at all time, without conditions for the nation [...] and serving duty is a great honor that everyone should want to do. This is what the parliament, leaders, and the people’s deputies must go and answer these questions from the citizens [...] [...] I remember a phrase that former US President John F. Kennedy used to say to emphasize the law of military obligation: “Ask not what your country can do for everyone. Ask what you can do for your country.” [...] This law of obligation is a means of cultivating the will of young people, as well as families, especially knowing that joining the military, they have the supports of their families, the entire population, in all sectors, whether state or private [...]

[...] We must maintain social security and stability, macroeconomic stability, to make our country a welcoming place for investment, job creation, whether from abroad or locally, to promote local economic growth and exploit technology, and to create additional job opportunities for the people [...] [...] Knowledge, health, and employment are important, whereas (1) though people have knowledge, if their health is poor, they cannot do a better job [...] (2), if they are healthy, but without skills or knowledge, they can only contribute to society to some extent [...] Having health and knowledge, but without suitable job opportunities, we cannot use our full potential [...] [...] We have a population of 17 million people, and the number of young people is high compared to some countries that have become old-age countries [...] We strive to train our human resources. Our country is small, but we must be strong. We must have many capable people for our country to be strong [...] [...] Recruiting young people to fulfill military service is not just to strengthen the national defense sector. It will also benefit society, because young people receive training, discipline, and morality [...] Training in military schools benefits the entire society [...]

I’ve come across news reports in Thai media outlets about a case of illegal oil smuggling from Thailand into Cambodia. I have ordered His Excellency Keo Rattanak, Minister of Mines and Energy, His Excellency Sar Thet, Commissioner-General of the National Police, and His Excellency Kun Nhim, Director-General of the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia, to thoroughly investigate this case. If this is indeed the case, all relevant individuals must be investigated, and strict legal action must be taken. If there’s any involvement with an oil company, the license must be revoked. Similarly, if a person is involved with a civil servant or the Cambodian armed forces, they must be terminated and expelled from the framework, regardless of their position or rank. Cambodia has suspended the purchase of all types of fuel and liquefied petroleum gas from Thailand since June 2025. Consequently, there’s no longer a need to import oil from Thailand, as Cambodia has sufficient oil sources from other countries.