[…] I thank the people of Ang Snoul district, Kandal province in general, and more generally, the people across the country who voted giving the landslide victory to the People’s Party in July 2023 […] and support my decision as well as the leadership of the Cambodian People’s Party to transfer the previous generation’s personal power, and hand over the tasks to the successors […] holding onto power might be a good option, but considering the long-term (stability for the country), (we choose) to step down […] the successor group is (continuing and) accelerating, on the one hand maintaining peace, independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, thus strengthening political and macroeconomic stability, and on the other hand ensuring continued development. Economic growths of the entire year 2024 was 6%, and this year it may be even higher […] it is the pride of the People’s Party’s unity around the political consensus on the principle of “the older steps back and stays behind providing support to the younger ones ahead, to move forward” […]

11 February 25: Samdech Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate, officiated the inauguration of a school building and the unveiling of achievements at Wat Preah Indra Samaki Thom, located in Trapeang Krapeu village, Kraing Makak commune, Ang Snoul district, Kandal province.

On February 10th, at 7 Makara Palace, Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen welcomed Professor Tetsuya Watanabe, President of the ASEAN and East Asia Economic Research Institute (ERIA). He highlighted the shared cultural heritage among ASEAN member states as a catalyst for intra-ASEAN trade and trade expansion with external partners facilitated by the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

Senate Palace, February 5, 2025: Samdech Techo Hun Sen, the President of the Senate, addressed Madam Marta Martrai, the First Vice President of the Hungarian National Assembly. In this mandate, the Cambodian Senate has prioritized two key objectives: (1) promoting parliamentary diplomacy to support the Royal Government in foreign affairs, particularly in the context of tense and complex regional and global geopolitics; and (2) ensuring the accountability of the electorate to foster cooperation between senators and the people, enabling senators to connect with citizens and address their concerns.

Senate Palace, on February 2, 2025, meeting with Mr. Eddy Pirard, the President and CEO of Japan Tobacco International (JTI), and Samdech Techo Hun Sen, the President of the Senate, recommended that the company seek additional investment, particularly in diversifying its production into the pharmaceutical and food processing industries. This recommendation was made in light of Cambodia’s recent recognition as a leading global producer of rice and cashew nuts.

7 Makara Palace, January 25, 2025: Cambodian People’s Party Chairman Samdech Techo Hun Sen presided over the commencement of the 45th Central Committee Congress. The primary objectives of the congress were to (1) review the draft “Report on the General Situation and Work of the Party in 2024 and the Direction of Work Tasks in 2025” and (2) elect additional members to the Standing Committee of the Central Committee.

7 Makara Palace, January 25, 2025: Cambodian People’s Party Chairman Samdech Techo Hun Sen presided over the commencement of the 45th Central Committee Congress. The primary objectives of the congress were to (1) review the draft “Report on the General Situation and Work of the Party in 2024 and the Direction of Work Tasks in 2025” and (2) elect additional members to the Standing Committee of the Central Committee.

On January 16, 2024, at the Senate Palace, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate, received His Excellency Ali Akbar Nazari, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Cambodia, who is based in Hanoi. During the meeting, Samdech Techo proposed establishing a Joint Economic and Trade Committee between Cambodia and Iran to further strengthen their partnership. This committee would serve as a platform for exchanging views on various sectors and fostering collaboration. Additionally, Samdech Techo urged Iran to prioritize strategic cooperation by intensifying its partnerships with ASEAN countries in the region. He emphasized the importance of aligning these efforts with regional economic exchange agreements, such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

Senate Palace, January 10, 2024: Samdech Techo Hun Sen, the President of the Senate, convened a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee of the 5th Legislature. The committee addressed four important agendas: 1) review and approve the proposal of the 6th Senate Committee to submit an amendment to the internal regulations of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the agenda of the extraordinary session of the Senate of the 5th Legislature, 2) review the proposal of Senator to convene an extraordinary session of the Senate, 3) determine the date, agenda, and composition of the secretariat for the extraordinary session of the Senate of the 5th Legislature and 4) Address any other related matters.

Koh Pich, January 7, 2024: Samdech Techo Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian People's Party, presides over the celebration of the 46th anniversary of the January 7 Victory Day (1979-2025).