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]

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[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 the impromptu speech of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the inauguration of the cement factory of Conch Cement factory of the Conch KT Cement (Phnom Penh) Company [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

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[2] (1) Anti-corruption, anti-Vietnam, anti-His Majesty the King (Norodom Sihanouk) were excuses to launch a coup on March 18, 1970 May 20, previously we called it the Day of Anger, has now been the day of remembrance of the millions of Cambodians who died in the Pol Pot genocidal regime of three years, eight months,…

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 celebration of the 19th July-1 National Fish Day [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

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[2] (1) Agriculture ensures food security and livelihood […] Cambodia was and still is considered an agricultural country. By 2023, agriculture accounted for about 22% of the country’s gross domestic product. That is why the Royal Government of all terms since 1979, after the liberation (from the Pol Pot regime), has always given priority to…

Selected excerpts of the elaboration of the speech of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the 17th anniversary of the Cambodian Veterans Day – June 21 (CVD) [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

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[3] (1) The June-21 Cambodian Veterans Day is to honor and commemorate the heroism of all generations of veterans The work concerning the veterans/retirees has three components […] honors, livelihoods and opportunities […] every year, the celebration of Cambodian Veterans Day (CVD) takes place on June 21. This year we do it on June 26…

Excerpts of Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the end of the civil war, the successful implementation of the win-win policy, and the fifth anniversary of the construction of the Win-Win Monument

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We thank peace, thank the win-win politics, and are grateful to the founding leader, and operators of the win-win politics who bring about the complete peace and national unity! [1] This (win-win monument) place is a favorable location. However, the achievements that we see today do not come naturally. (1) Both the location and the…

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…