Selected excerpts of the impromptu speech by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the 9th River Festival – “The Value of the River: Connecting Culture and Ecotourism” [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

[2] (1) Community development approach and prioritization before taking in investment from outside Days ago, I met with HE MASATO KANDA, the new President of the Asian Development Bank […] He visited two places in Cambodia, and one of which was the fishing community in Kep province. He said that it is a good example…

Selected excerpts of the impromptu speech elaborations by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the closing ceremony of the 2023 and 2024 work results and 2025 work directions setting of the Ministry of Mines and Energy [unofficial excerpts and translations]

[1] (1) Sawn Stone – the first fruitful solution The sawn stone sector – is the first solution that I have provided in my term as Prime Minister. In September 2023, I remember going to an exhibition in Nanning (China) […] a sister, who has now confirmed that she is the daughter of Oknha Leng…

Excerpts of the impromptu speech of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the graduation ceremony of the University of Puthisastra [unofficial excerpts and translation]

(1) The Funan Techo Canal (FTC) is a symbol of Khmer national unity Let me take this opportunity to express my deep gratitude on the preparation for the construction of the Funan Techo canal (FTC), which we launched the groundbreaking ceremony yesterday. I have witnessed a strong sense of unity. Though this canal is just…

Excerpts of the adlib speech of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the “official launch of the Association of Cambodian Investors Federations and solidarity dinner” [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

(1) The Royal Government promotes development and improvement of living standards and transforms the country from national division to unity and integration with the world The goal of the Royal Government in the last 45 years has been to promote the development of the country, improve the living standards of the people, and reunite our…

Selected excerpts of Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the ritual ceremony to inaugurate Lotus-like Stupa in Wat Mony Ratanaream, Pursat Province [Unofficial excerpts and translation]

[1] (1) Inauguration of the first Buddhist achievement since the establishment of the new Royal Government […] This is the first inauguration of a Buddhist achievement since the establishment of the Royal Government (of the seventh legislature) […] I thank the people of Pursat for their trust and confidence in supporting the leadership of the…

Remarks and elaborations of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the closing session of the 2023 stocktaking of agriculture, forestry and fisheries, and the directives setting for 2024 [Unofficial Translation]

[1] (1) El Niño phenomenon can last a long time, the authorities may need to intervene, rescue and try to maintain the water reservoir […] The world assesses the long-term risks of El Niño (this year). Last year we had a lot of favorable both in wet and dry rice cultivation, and the price (of…

Excerpts of off-the-cuff speech of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the inauguration of Samdech Techo Hun Sen Bridge- Koh Yor and the gathering of workers of Neang Kok Special Economic Zone [Unofficial Translation]

[1] (1) 85.72% of Koh Kong voted for CPP leadership […] I thank the support of the people of Koh Kong […] in the whole of Koh Kong province, 83% of the registered voters went to the polls, of which, 85.72% voted for the Cambodian People’s Party […] this has expressed clearly the satisfaction and…

Excerpts of off-the-cuff remarks of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the inauguration of the Choeung Ek Wastewater Treatment Plant built with grant from the Government and people of Japan [ Unofficial excerpts and translations]

Today, I am pleased to participate in the inauguration ceremony of the Choeung Ek Wastewater Treatment Plant in Phnom Penh, a project to develop a sewage system in Phnom Penh, a grant from Japan. The groundbreaking ceremony was presided over by Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, former Prime Minister of the Kingdom…