Speech by Samdech Techo Hun Sen Opening of the BOAO Forum for Asia “Asia and the World: Common Challenges, Shared Responsibilities” [Unofficial Translation]

H.E. Li Baodong, Secretary General of the Boao Forum for Asia, Excellencies Heads of State and Government, H.E. Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China, Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen! I have the great pleasure of speaking at the opening session of the Boao Forum for Asia…

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 of Samdech Techo Hun Sen at the Inauguration of Two Buildings and Conferment of Diplomas to Students of the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC) [Unofficial Translation]

(1) Education restarted with empty hands in war and unjust punishment … His Excellency Dr. Hang Chuon Naron made a report just now. We are putting into operation two new building in the vicinity of the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC). Secondly, we have this graduation ceremony and diplomas conferment for 4,617 graduates […]…

Remarks By Samdech Techo HUN SEN at the Opening of the 54th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings

Excellencies Economic Ministers, AFTA Council Ministers, and AIA Ministers; Excellency ASEAN Secretary General; Excellencies, Delegates, Distinguished National and International Guests! Today, I am greatly pleased to preside over the opening ceremony of the 54th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings. Cambodia is truly honored to assume the role as the rotating Chair of ASEAN,…

Opening Remarks By Samdech Techo HUN SEN at the 2022 ASEAN Leadership and Partnership Forum Under the Theme “Partnerships for a Cohesive and Responsive ASEAN”

Samdech, Excellencies Members of the Royal Government of Cambodia; Excellencies Ambassadors to the Kingdom of Cambodia; Neak Oknha Kith Meng, Chairman of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council and President of Cambodia Chamber of Commerce; Excellency Dr. Sok Siphana, Senior Advisor to the Royal Government of Cambodia and Chairman of the Board of Director of the…

Excerpts from Samdech Techo Hun Sen’s Meeting with 580 Sportspersons before Going to the SEA Games in Vietnam [Unofficial Translation]

Vaccines Prioritized for Sportspersons Today, as before, I always have a meeting with sportspersons before sending you to the South East Asian Games. I would like to know, how many of our sportspersons had been infected with Covid-19? Please stand up. Do not be ashamed, because once you were infected with Covid-19, you are already…

Excerpts from Samdech Techo Hun Sen Off-the-Cuff Speech at the Closing Ceremony of the 2020-2021 Annual Review and 2022-2023 Directives Setting Conference on Education, Youth and Sports [Unofficial Translation]

Mask Wearing Waived, “3 Don’ts, 3 Protections” Still Necessary What is called “3 dos and 3 don’ts”? Among the “3 protections,” wearing a mask is the first action to lift. But let me be clear, I still consider “3 dos and 3 protections” – in all of their measures – necessary. In my message yesterday…

Extensive Excerpts from the Inaugural Speech of Samdech Techo Hun Sen on the Achievements of Flood Protection and Improvement of Canal/Drainage System – Japanese Government Assistance in Phnom Penh, Phase IV [Unofficial Translation]

Cooperation and Support from the Government and People of Japan to Improve the Drainage System and Sewage Treatment System in Phnom Penh Today, we are very happy because today, as we enter new year, we are inaugurating another new achievement that comes from the cooperation between Cambodia and Japan, the achievement in the project of…

Excerpts of Samdech Techo Hun Sen’s Off-the-Cuff Speech at the Inaugural Ceremony of Chaom Chao Overpasses and Underpasses [Unofficial Translation]

Chaom Chao Over-Underpasses – Achievements Collaboratively Develop Phnom Penh Excellencies, Lok Chumteavs, Ladies and Gentlemen, Compatriots who were invited to participate in this occasion, and I would also like to express my respect to our compatriots all over the country, as well as our Cambodian compatriots living abroad, and the armed forces operating under the…