Commemorating the 105th anniversary of the 8-March International Women’s Day, responding to request made to his Facebook Page regarding increase of salary for wives and children of the Royal Government officials and armed forces, Samdech Techo thanked commenter and replied that the issue has been forwarded to Ministers of Economy and Finance, and Public Functions to work out a solution. Samdech Techo said “though it may not be possible to increase salary for wives and children of the Royal Government officials and armed forces (in this year), I hope that we can make sure a certain portion as contributions for them during like the Phjum Ben day … However, we will make sure they will have an increase in 2017.” Samdech Techo also reminded that in April the salary of the Royal Government officials and armed forces will note another increase.
Relating to International Women’s Day, Samdech Techo advised women and men to exercise patience and keep up understanding in bicameral relations to avoid conflict, divorce and family breaking./.