Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,
National and International Guests,
Welcome!
Today, I have a great pleasure to participate (in the 11th Sea Festival in Kampot province). Even the deities are happy with us (as they are blessing us) with rain water. These two years, we have been choosing the event date falling on the rainy days. Last year in Kep, (it was also raining) on the opening day – December 3. Today, in Kampot province, (it is raining again). The rain, however, cannot stop what we do. A little adjustment, but it is cool for us all. Today, though he did not come, did not come, (the Minister of Water Resource and Meteorology) HE Tho Jetha predicted the weather for today correctly. Last year, he was wrong. This year, he predicted correctly […] congratulations to HE Tho Jetha.
(1) Deep-water port and international tourist port are new potentials of Kampot province
I will be brief because (the governor of Kompot) HE Mao Thunin and (the Minister of Tourism – His Excellency) Huot Hak have already spoken a lot in the speeches. Firstly, about the potential of the province. I would like to congratulate the Kampot provincial administration and authorities at all levels for the achievements made, especially in the past year. Recently, we inaugurated two major achievements related to the tourism sector. The first is the Kampot Multipurpose Port on June 6, which is a deep-water port that can help promote the industrial and tourism sectors. Yesterday, there was this soft opening of the international tourist port, which was a joint effort with the Asian Development Bank under the presidency (of the Minister of Transports and Public Works) His Excellency Peng Purnea, and the ADB (representative).
(2) The new port will boost Kampot’s connectivity with other provinces by water and countries
I remember that a year ago, before the inauguration of the Kampot deep-water port, some people took to social media to express their doubts and thoughts that the port we built with ADB was a waste of money and could not function. In fact, it is not like that. We have conducted a clear study. The building of this new port will further boost Kampot’s connectivity with other provinces by water and with countries such as Vietnam, Thailand and other countries that can enter (through) this port. Yesterday, we had the first tourists coming from Thailand, who entered Kampot directly through the port. I would like to thank and congratulate Kampot province for this potential.
(3) Focus on connecting and promoting culture, art and tourism
Secondly, I would like to congratulate and express my gratitude to the Ministry of Tourism, the Organizing Committee of the Sea Festival, relevant ministries and institutions, and the Kampot Provincial Administration for their cooperation in organizing the event. I thank the foreign friends, embassies, and countries for setting up booths and sending dance groups to participate. This clearly shows the spirit of “tourism for all, all for tourism”. We connect people through tourism, which is an important part of connecting people in one province with people in other provinces, and connecting people in one country with people in other countries. Culture, art and tourism are important tasks that Cambodia pays attention to this connectivity […] so, organizing this evening event with participation from both at home and abroad is an important task.
(4) The Sea Festival event brings joy and confirms that everywhere is safe and peaceful in Cambodia
I would like to thank you again for the successful organization (of this event). I thank everyone involved, especially those from Kampot Province, who participated in the organization (of this event) in a very positive way. HE Huot Hak has affirmed that besides this dance show, we have prepared many accompanying programs […] this is an event that is both fun and attractive, and more importantly, confirms that everywhere in Cambodia is safe and peaceful. Cambodians and foreigners can come and visit anywhere and at any time, whether it is dry or rainy […] this is what shows the world the fruits of peace that Cambodia has gained from the end (of the war), in which the people reap the fruits of peace, preparing them to serve the people at home and abroad, in all fields […]
Let me thank the Cambodian and foreign artists who participated in this evening’s program. That’s all I have to say. I’d rather leave you time to dance. As HE Mao Thunin and HE Huot Hak have made their reports in detail, they saved me from having to talk much. However, actions have more impacts and meaning than words. I talked less, HE Huot Hak and HE Mao Thunin talked a few things, but what is important is the entertainment programs that are going to be showing today, tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow. I hope that many of our people will visit Kampot province this Saturday and Sunday to celebrate the Sea Festival. Finally, I would like to thank you and wish all of you happiness, prosperity, and the five blessings of longevity, family, happiness, strength, and wisdom, and may you never be separated from each other. Thank you./.