Selected excerpts of the adlib address delivered by Samdech Thipadei at the closing session of “the stock-taking of the 2025 Work Results and 2026 Work Goals of the National Anti-Drug Authority” [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

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(1) Drugs affect society, economy and youth who are the future of the nation […] Online scams, drugs, money laundering and human trafficking are intertwined. Today we raise the topic of drugs (for discussion). In the speeches and meetings for the past two days, there have been determinations and analysis of strengths and weaknesses (regarding…

Selected excerpts of elaborations by Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the closing of the 2025 Central Committee Meeting of the Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

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[1] (1) National consensus at this time is Cambodia’s strength I thank the leaders, members, brothers and sisters, citizens, especially the youth, who organized and participated in the “Solidarity March” on June 18, 2025, with more than 150,000 participants […] It has been viral on social media everywhere and even in foreign newspapers […] 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]

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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 inaugural ceremony of the China-aid project for the improvement of school environment and educational facilities in Cambodia (CPISEEF) [Unofficial selections and translations]

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[1] (1) Education achievements in three provinces I am happy to come to Kang Meas district (of Kampong Cham province) for the 20th time […] I had been here previously either to inaugurate new achievements or to meet with young people. However, mostly, I am here for the inauguration of religious achievements, schools, pagodas. Today,…