Excerpts from the speech of Samdech Techo Hun Sen at the handing over of diplomas to students, teaching staffs, and educators at the National Institute of Education [Unofficial Translation]

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(1) Collect and retrain teachers for the school year of 1979/80 […] Compared to before, we have come a long way. The starting point was that we relaunched the school year 1979-1980. At that time, we gathered the remaining teachers from the killing (by the Khmer Rouge Democratic Kampuchea regime) and selected those who were…

Selected excerpts from the adlib speech of Samdech Techo Hun Sen at the inauguration of the Buddhist temple and various achievements in Wat Preah Baramei Vongkot Boreo, Phnom Penh [Unofficial Translation]

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(1) Democratic Kampuchea could never obliterate religions/faiths from people’s minds/hearts […] according to history, the monastery was previously only a haven for war refugees from 1970 to 1975. Then, between 1975 and 1979, all religions in Cambodia were destroyed by the genocidal regime of Pol Pot […] once, the former governor of Pursat province asked…

Excerpts of Samdech Techo Hun Sen Adlib Inaugural Speech at the Inauguration of the Maternity Ward in the National Pediatric Hospital of Phnom Penh [Unofficial Translation]

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(1) In time of Covid-19 strike, no construction projects suspended I am pleased to attend the inauguration, at the beginning of the new year the new achievement – the 100% investment from the Royal Government made in the difficult Covid-19 phase of 2021. We already know that Covid-19 had been exploding in 2021 and we…

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]

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​(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]

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(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]

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(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]

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(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,…