Selected excerpts of the off-the-cuff speech by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the official inauguration of the “Special Program to Promote Investment in the Four Provinces in the Northeast” [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

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[1] (From the prepared text) – All other relevant actors, especially the private sector, are invited to provide comments and input at any time, as necessary, to the working group, as well as the Economic and Financial Policy Committee (EFPC) and/or the Head of Government, in the spirit of improving the implementation and ensuring the…

Keynote Address by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the 11th Plenary Session of the International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace (IPTP)

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Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Samdech Maha Rathsaphea Thika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia & President of the 11th IPTP Plenary Session, Honorable Speakers of the House and Presidents of International Organizations, Distinguished Heads of…

Selected excerpts of the impromptu speech delivered by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the closing session of the 32nd National Convention of the Buddhist Monks in 2024 [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

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[2] (1) In absence of religion, people no longer think about sin or the boundaries of virtue and morality The Khmer history is perhaps the most unique. There was a period of three years, eight months, and 20 days (under the Democratic Kampuchea,) in which religion was abolished. Some countries have had restriction on this…

Excerpts of the impromptu speech of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the Cambodian Artists Association “Heirs (of Cambodian Culture)” under the slogan – “Keep the Old, Create and Develop the New” [Unofficial Excerpts and Translation]

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[3] (1) Innovation must have Cambodian-style rule Today, our theme is to inherit (as heirs to the Cambodian culture under) the slogan – “keep the old, create and develop new”. This is the right word and we should uphold it regularly. We cannot ignore or forget the existing achievements. We cannot ignore the achievements that…

Excerpts of the impromptu speech of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the solidarity dinner and medals bestowment in honor of artists [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

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(1) Globalization and integration of Cambodia – an opportunity to present the Khmer cultural identity on the international stage Globalization and integration of Cambodia into the world stage gives us opportunities but also brings challenges. The opportunity arises from the integration into the international arena, especially in the field of culture, is that Cambodia has…

Speech and elaborations of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the official launch of the implementation of “Special Program to Promote Investment in Sihanoukville 2024” [Unofficail Translation]

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[1] (1) Intervention Program 2024 – (1) Visit Siem Reap 2024 and (2) Investment Promotion of Sihanoukville 2024 Why is it necessary to have a special program (for investment promotion in Sihanoukville in 2024)? […] in order to drive growth, especially to capture the potential of certain zones and areas that need to be further…

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]

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(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…

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

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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…