Speech given by the Prime Minister on national and international occasions, review conference, etc. in English and in Khmer

Selected excerpts from the off-the-cuff speech of Samdech Techo Hun Sen at the opening ceremony of Angkor Sankranta 2023 and the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the opening of Angkor Sankranta [Unofficial Translation]

​(1) Angkor Sankranta initiates the Cambodian’s understanding, love and promoting of culture, civilization, traditions and valuable traditions of Cambodia […] I am pleased to once again attend the opening of Angkor Sankranta 2023, the 10th anniversary of the inauguration of this major cultural event. The event is meant to inspire the Cambodian people, especially the…

Excerpts from Samdech Techo Hun Sen’s off-the-cuff address at the inauguration of Krouch Chhmar district referral hospital, Tbong Khmum Province [Unofficial Translation]

(1) Unfatal sickness can be fatal due to lack of hospitals, doctors and without infrastructure […] for the celebration of the new achievements we have received in the territory of Kroch Chhma district, I would like to thank HE Chea Sophara for leading the efforts to build this great hospital. As HE Mam Bunheng made…

Selected Excerpts from the Speech of Samdech Techo Hun Sen at the Graduation Ceremony and Diplomas Conferment of the National Institute of Business – NIB [Unofficial Translation]

(1) Could not make it to the National Assembly Session for prior engagement Today is the opening day of the national assembly sessions, which includes also the King’s message. I am taking this opportunity (to apologize) to the National Assembly (that because of prior engagement, I could not make it). I do not think, however,…

Excerpts from Samdech Techo Hun Sen Closing Address to the Annual Conference on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in 2022 and Directive Setting for 2023 [Unofficial Translation]

(1) Changing rice seeds strategy started in the 1980s […] I applaud the ongoing research associated with (rice) cultivation. Historically, starting in the 1980s, if I am not mistaken, it was a rice seed changing campaign. I remember when I was talking about changing rice varieties, my father said, “I raise your head this big,…

Samdech Techo Hun Sen’s Adlib Comments at the Ceremony to Launch the Phase 4 of Accountability Achievement of Public Financial Management Reform Program [Unofficial Translation]

(1) Cambodia’s survival is the result of reform efforts It is true that the speech is long to go, but I should not skip some of the points that I should share with you – both Cambodian officials and development partners, as well as the people who are watching the broadcast – on this occasion,…

Excerpts from Samdech Techo Hun Sen’s Conversation with the People in and Inspection of Stung Pursat 1 Hydropower Project Construction Site, Bramoy Commune, Veal Veng District, Pursat Province [Unofficial Translation]

(1) 99% of villages and 90% of houses nationwide are connected to the electricity network […] Nationwide, 99% of villages … and 90% of the houses are already connected to the national network. It is the age of electricity, not the age of incandescent lamp, the use of candles/lanterns […] the current solution of electricity…