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

Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet Orders Permanent Closure of Two Border Crossings in Udor Meanchey Province in Response to Thai Military Action

Late last night, 21st of June, governor of Udor Meanchey province reported to me that Military Region 2 of the Thai army has informed about its UNILATERAL decision to close Choub Korki border checkpoint from today. I agreed with the governor’s response that we will also close that border checkpoint permanently. I also ordered the…

Selected excerpts from the off-the-cuff speech of Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the “Closing Sesson of the Extraordinary General Assembly of the National Scout Movement of Cambodia” [Unofficial translation]

[2] (1) Scouting – a model of inspiring spirit and volunteerism, not only to benefit from but to share back to society Organizing youth mechanisms such as scouting is part of building human capital. The word human capital is not only about ability. It must have a spirit, morality, virtue, especially a high sense of…

Selected excerpts of remarks by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the official inauguration of the academic, administrative, dormitory and experimental buildings and achievements in Ratanakiri Province [Unofficial translation of selected excerpts]

[1] (1) Ratanakiri had so much difficulties during the war and animosity period Let me thank HE Nhem Sam Oeun, Governor of Ratanakiri Province, for the report that the female and male citizens in the province have reached almost equal number […] I am happy to be back in Ratanakiri Province. This is the first…

Responses and explanations by Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet to the comments and questions from the Joint-session of the National Assembly and Senate on “agriculture”

First of all, I would like to thank for the many comments on this important topic. Sharing your views, experiences, and suggestions is an important input as well as a suggestion for the Royal Government to consider and take into account in preparing its assessment and policy framework. Before moving on to my intervention related…

The introductory note on the Cambodia-Thailand Border Issue of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet to the Joint Session of the National Assembly and the Senate regarding the Intervention on the “Social Protection System” [Unofficial translation]

Before delivering the speech at the Joint Session of the National Assembly and the Senate on the topic of “Informal Economy,” Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet gave introductory briefing on the border issue in the military region 4 which encompasses the provinces of Preah Vihear and Oddar Meanchey. [Start of introductory note on the…

Statement and response by Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet to the comments from the Joint Session of the National Assembly and the Senate on the implementation of the National Social Protection Program

Respected President of the AssemblyYour Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,Dear Members of the Assembly! Allow me to respond to the comments made by Your Excellency and Lok Chumteav, on the Royal Government’s social protection system, and also the participated clarifications and details from the Royal Government’s technical and policy departments. Before handing over the platform to…

Selected excerpts of the adlib address of Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet on the reception of 200 investment companies and meeting with workers in the Special Economic Zone, Preah Sihanouk province [Unofficial selections of excerpts and translations]

[1] (1) Number of workers ups on the ground, getting income directly and many more get benefits indirectly The largest number of workers I had met in the past was more than 10,000 people. Today, it is over 30,000. In this area, we have an increasing number of factories […] This is the true development…

Selected excerpts of the impromptu remarks of Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the inauguration ceremony of the National Institute of Education (NIE) reform achievements and the graduation ceremony for teacher trainees [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

[1] (1) Support from community and parents are essential, but the quality of education depends on teachers and students In the report, the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Education, Youth and Sports, highlighted the ministry’s commitment to transforming all 25 pedagogical schools/institutes into centers for teachers training and retraining at all levels to ensure quality,…