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…

Excerpts from the impromptu speech of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet announcing the 5th and 6th programs of the 6 priority policy programs organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

[1] Priority policy programs 5 and 6 to be implemented before end of 2023 […] It is a pleasure to preside over the launching ceremony of the 5th and 6th priority policy programs of the Royal Government, which are the two last programs in the new government’s six priority programs to be implemented before the…

Selected excerpts of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the showring ceremony for the senior Buddhist monks [Unofficial excerpts and translation]

All religions (1), Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, and other religions all have the same purpose – to educate people/practitioners to have a righteous mindset, to do good deeds, and to respect each other as a basis for living with morality, virtue, mutual respect and harmony. Self-esteem is an important task in modern times, when we have…

Selected excerpts of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the inauguration ceremony of the Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport [Unofficial excerpts and translation]

Today’s inauguration of historic achievement, a modern airport which can accommodate multiple flights is an achievement not only for meeting current needs, but also a preparation for the future. (1) This development is a symbol of two major works that we have been working on – firstly, the work of development and secondly, the work…

Off-the-cuff remarks by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the inauguration of the cable bridge between Koh Nora and Koh Pich [Unofficial excerpts of off-the-cuff speech]

[…] Infrastructure is very important for a nation. It is a blood vessel. The Royal Government has always given priority to building connected infrastructure. Just like our bodies. Without arteries connecting blood to all parts of the body, some parts of the body may die, some parts of the body may become dysfunctional […] the…

Selected excerpts from Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the 19th “RGC-Private Sector Forum” [Unofficially selected excerpts of off-the-cuff comments in addition to the prepared text]

[…] At the 7th legislature first Cabinet plenary meeting, I outlined the first phase of the Pentagonal Strategy […] with two main historical missions. Firstly, maintain and foster the hard-won peace, with priceless dedication and the driving force of economic growth and overall development, and secondly, build and consolidate the foundation to further national development.…