On 18 May 2016, before proceeding to Sochi to participate in the Russia-ASEAN Commemorative Summit to celebrate 20 years’ anniversary as dialogue partner, Samdech Techo Hun Sen held a meeting with students and youths representing those who are currently studying in the Russian Federation. Samdech Techo sent his regards to those who could not make it because of far distance and expressed his pride seeing all students study hard in this advanced country and reminded them that education never ends.
Samdech Techo also recalled all students to increase their attention and study hard to prove themselves up to the trust of their parents, guardians and lecturers, while informing that he has sought the Russian counterpart to provide more scholarships to Cambodian Students.
In addition, Samdech Techo has increased monthly allowance for scholarship students in Russia to USD50 starting from May 1st, 2016 onwards. The Ministry of Economy and Finance will manage to send them every 3 months./.