Speech given by the Prime Minister on national and international occasions, review conference, etc. in English and in Khmer

Excerpts of off-the-cuff remarks by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the closing ceremony of the 2nd annual convention of the Cambodian Oknha Association – taking stocks of 2024 and setting the directions for 2025 [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

[1] (1) Oknha – titles bestowed by HM the King and recognized by society […] Oknha is (a title given to) two types of people. The first group is those who have succeeded through their own struggles […] there are two generations – the first generation is those who came out (of the genocide) with…

Excerpts of the speech of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the graduation ceremony of the Vanda Institute [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

[2] (1) Women in leadership opportunities confirms the policy of valuing equal rights and opportunities in society Just three days ago, we celebrated the International Women’s Day […] when the country was first founded, we had a Queen – Princess Liu Yi (as the ruler). In major (traditional and religious) ceremonies, we term the important…

Excerpts of the adlib address of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet during the meeting with workers at the inauguration of a daycare center at Marvel Garment Factory [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

After meeting with and talking to the workers who are parents of children here and the staff of the daycare center about their incomes, expenses, benefits received, family life, maternal and infant well-being, health services, government support for women in pregnancy and children, and policies that the government has put forward for workers, on the…

Excerpts of the adlib speech of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet on the 27th National Culture Day (March 3) and the 6th dialogue with national artists [Unofficial excerpts and translation]

[1] (1) Update the list if those listed archaeological sites are still ones on the ground Regarding this point (about determining the maximum number of areas necessary to protect in all archaeological sites in 2025), I would like to recommend that the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts (MCFA) work with the Ministry of Land…

Selected excerpts of the impromptu address by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the opening of the 16th Cambodia Vision Conference 2025 theming “Cambodia’s New Growth Strategy: Priorities for High-Quality and Sustainable Development” [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

(1) collect and analyze data to achieve consistency and quality in policy formulation The formulation of policies and/or the formulation of development measures must be based on scientific methodology, not on emotions. Research, data collection and analysis, and the increase of responsibility of institutions are important tasks. If wrong information is collected, the decisions making…

Excerpts of impromptu speech by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the closing session of the Ministry of Tourism’s 2024 stocktaking and 2025 directives setting [Unofficial excerpts an translations]

[2] (1) Promoting culture and/or kindness of people is an attractive factor for tourism I sincerely thank our citizens for their joint force with the Royal Government and all sectors to promote the good points (about Cambodia) […] these days, an individual has become an idol, a public figure, without having to have a role…

Excerpts of adlib comments by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the “closing session of the 2023-2024 academic year stocktaking for and the 2024-2025 goals” of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports [Unofficial Translation]

[1] (1) Ministry of Education is the main force for reforming the education system at all levels, both in quantity and quality We have strengthened the quality of education at all levels for many terms. The Ministry of Education (Youth and Sports – MEYS) has been an active force in reforming the education system at…

Excerpts of off-the-cuff remarks by SamdechThipadai Hun Manet at the graduation ceremony of the Southeast Asia University in Siem Reap province [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

[1] (1) Siem Reap has got numerous potentials but tourism is stimulating growth and connecting opportunities which needs human resources The sky is cool today, and we have the good news that there many tourists, thanks to the stability and peace in the country. The provincial governor has sent me photos/information regarding the tourist arrivals…

Selected excerpts of the impromptu speech by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet on the inauguration of the “Cambodian Social Protection Week 2025” and the official implementation of the “National Social Protection Policy Framework 2024-2035” [unofficial excerpts and translations]

[1] (1) Top goals for human resource are health, ability, and livelihood Developing a policy that focuses on the social protection system is not a random task, but the evidence of the attention of the Royal Government – whether it is the government of Cambodia or any other country – would take the people as…