Excerpts of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the groundbreaking ceremony to construct the first-phase new containers terminal, and the inauguration of the mobile container lifters at the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (SAP) [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

(1) Construction of new deep-water container port and commissioning of machinery to expand capacity and modernize ports in response to the growth of Cambodia’s international trade volume Today, it is an honor for me to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the first phase of the deep-water container terminal and the inauguration ceremony…

Excerpts of impromptu comment of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the stocktaking of 2023 and directives setting for 2024 of the Ministry of Environment [Unofficial Excerpts and Translations]

[1] (1) Development and conservation must go hand in hand. Our people here, as well as billions of people around the world, need an earth that is conducive to coexistence and longevity. Development is necessary to address current issues and needs for the future, but we must also think about maintaining this value and environment.…

Excerpts of the Impromptu speech of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, presiding over the official inauguration of the “Wing Tower” Bank [Unofficial excerpts and translation]

[1] At the moment, we also listened to a brief report by Oknha Kith Meng on the evolution of the bank which in a short period of time played an important role in supporting the development of the country by participating in strengthening the banking sector. (1) The banking sector is very important […] comparable…

Excerpts of the Impromptu Speech by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet in a Conversation with Resettlement People at Run Ta Ek, Siem Reap [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

(1) December 1992, Angkor Wat has been inscribed on the World Heritage List and international friends have helped restore it Please allow me to deliver a message from Samdech Techo, former Prime Minister, Chairman of the Supreme Council of HM the King and Samdech Kittiprittbandit Bun Rany Hun Sen, who always pay attention to the…

Excerpts of the Impromptu Comments of Prime Minister Samdech Moha Bovor Thipadei Hun Manet at the 10th Sea Festival, 3rd Round, in Kep Province [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

[1] 10th Sea Festival, 3rd round in 45 years after the establishment of the National United Front for Salvation of Kampuchea (NUFSK) We have organized here the first celebration, as mentioned by His Excellency the Governor of Kep Province, during the 45 years after our country benefited from the establishment of the National United Front…

Excerpts of the impromptu speech of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the river closing ceremony of the Tatai Leu hydropower (150 MW) [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

(1) The development of the electricity sector depends on two factors – first, a favorable environment and second, the right policy In his report, HE Keo Rattanak highlighted the progress of our electricity sector, which has been present in our country since 1906. By this time, we have made a lot of progress. I would…

Selected excerpts of the off-the-cuff speech of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the inauguration of the national road 5 segment between Prek Kdam (Phnom Penh) and Battambang and groundbreaking ceremony for the national road 5 segment between Serey Sophorn and Poipet (Banteay Meanchey) [Unofficial selection of excerpts and translation]

(1) NR 5 is the lifeblood of Kandal, Pursat, Kampong Chhnang, Battambang, Banteay Meanchey and Kampong Speu […] National Road No. 5 is a major artery connecting many small roads networks and many towns in the provinces of Kandal, Pursat, Kampong Chhnang, Battambang, Banteay Meanchey and Kampong Speu. It is a large artery that connects…

Excerpts from off-the-cuff speech of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the meeting with workers in Prey Speu area, Khan Por Senchey, Phnom Penh [Unofficial excerpts from the off-the-cuff speech and translations]

(1) The more children and the healthier they are, the stronger future for Cambodia […] The more children, we have, and the healthier they are, the future for Cambodia will be stronger. We need more people. In the 500 years of wars, the number of our population greatly reduced, especially since the 1970s. Many people…