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

Selected excerpts of the adlib speech by Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the groundbreaking ceremony to build the “Takhmao Wastewater Treatment System” [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

[1] (1) Cambodia-RoK diplomatic relations elevated to strategic partnership with synergy for investment and people-to-people cooperation in all fields This year marks the 28th anniversary of the Cambodia-Korea diplomatic relations. (Actually, our country-to-country relations) began in 1970, but were almost destroyed during the Khmer Rouge era. (The former Prime Minister) Samdech Techo worked hard to…

Selected excerpts of the impromptu spech by Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the official launch of the National Cancer Control Plan 2025-2030 [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

(1) After Covid-19, former obstetrics and gyncology converting to a specialized cancer hospital For many mandates, the Royal Government has worked hard to strengthen the capacity to provide medical treatment, especially the capacity of many national state hospitals, to our brothers and sisters. At this stage, both our human and financial resources are limited. This…

Selected excerpts of the off-the-cuff speech by Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the meeting of Cambodian press and media persons for 2025 [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

[1] (1) The press and media joining the government in grasping and putting forward solutions to the problem to help nation and people This is the second time that I have participated (in the meeting with the Cambodian press and media persons for 2025) […] We are celebrating the Cambodian Press and Media Gathering, coinciding…

Selected excerpts of the impromptu speech by Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet during the meeting with civil servants, staff, and Workers of the Preah Sihanouk Autonomous Port on the occasion of the celebration of the 139th anniversary of International Workers’ Day – May 1 [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

[1] (1) Sihanoukville is one of four coastal provinces to promote development potential This is the fourth time in nearly two years that I have come to the port (of Sihanoukville Autonomous City) […] I have come to the Sihanoukville province about eight times thus far […] and my presence at times announced the launch…

Selected excerpts of the adlib address by Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet on the occasion of the official inauguration of National Road 31, National Road 33 and National Road 41 [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

[2] (1) NR 31, 33 and 41 improve connectivity to tourist destinations in the coastal areas and other natural resorts These three roads – NR 31, 33 and 41 – have become important components in expanding the potential of our southwestern provinces. We have railways, roads, and bridges that are spanning through. All of them…

Selected excerpts of the impromptu speech by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the meeting with informal economy, trade Unions and teaching staff associations to celebrate the 139th anniversary of the International Workers’ Day – “Together for Decent Work and Sustainable Growth and Resilience” [Unofficial translation]

[2] (1) Creating more jobs with better pay and labor protection (The Minister of Labor and Vocational Training), HE Heng Sour just read the principles that Samdech Techo (the former Prime Minister) laid out, and also the 10 points that I put forward at the beginning of my mandate, showing that we aim to provide…

Selected excerpts of the impromptu speech of Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the inauguration of RMA CAMBODIA’s new production line and assembly plant for Ford vehicles [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

(1) Factory launched three years ago reach expansion of the production chain today Yesterday I inaugurated the Kampot International Tourism Port (KITP). Today, we are here to inaugurate the RMA (Cambodia) Plc. new Ford production line (and Ford sub-assembly plant in Krakor District, Pursat Province […] Step by step, day by day, we have built…

Selected excerpts of the adlib speech by Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the official opening of Kampot International Tourism Port [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

[1] (1) Before or after Khmer New Year, achievements symbolize continued development We can consider today’s event as the first public achievement or national achievement that I inaugurated after the Khmer New Year […] Whether before or after the Khmer New Year, these achievements are to serve the interests of the people, help improve the…

Selected excerpts of the adlib speech of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the opening of the 2025 Angkor Sangkranta Event – “Smiling to Celebrate the New Year” [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

[1&2] I am very grateful to Samdech Kittisangahabandit Men Sam An for having led the event to welcome the new year Deity at Angkor Thom this morning. This morning, we also celebrated another special ceremony for the New Year, the Royal ceremony to pray for the peace of the Kingdom of Cambodia in front of…

Selected excerpts of the adlib speech by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the official inauguration of the national road 71C [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

[2] (1) with people’s support, strive to serve and to build more achievements We will see to adding traffic lights, more solar lightings and also figuring out more traffic signs as well […] The Ministry of Public Works, the provinces, and the Public Works provincial offices will provide (lighting) to help avoid (traffic accidents), but…