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Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen stated that the decision to stop online gambling was aims to save Cambodia from being home to money laundering and mafias, addressing Saturday at the 8th Sea Festival in Kampot province.
“I observed that if Cambodia’s economy depends on online gambling, it will harm our national security and social order, which are threatened by mafias and money laundering,” the premier said.
The Strongman underlined that Cambodia needs to develop the economy on the basis of cultural...Read More
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Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen has warned to remove any passive, irresponsible, and incapable officials, addressing at the graduation ceremony of Western University, held at Diamond Island on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Hun Sen applauded active officials who take timely actions when issues arise; however, he is mad with the officials who is good at making reports but no actions.
He recalled the tragedy from the collapse of a nine-story building in Sihanoukville in June 2019 which he praised local authorities for...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said that Cambodia pays great respect to indigenous rights, compared to other countries in the region.
His statement was made at the graduation ceremony of Western University, held at Diamond Island on Wednesday.
“Ethnic and religious harmony is an important issue. We are performing great in respecting the indigenous rights, yet still owe the report to the United Nations in Geneva,” stated the premier.
Samdech also pointed out that he will instruct government institutions to submit...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen stated that three Cambodia’s historical days fell on 2 December, including the birth of Kampuchea United Front for National Salvation known today as Solidarity Front, the first meeting with Late King Father leading to Paris Peace Agreement, and the establishment of Triangle Strategy, a compass of Cambodia’s development.
His statement was made at the graduation ceremony of Western University, held at Diamond Island on Wednesday.
On 2 December 1978, forces of Solidarity Front for the Development...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen stated that Cambodia joined the regional bloc Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for four reasons, including (1) principle of non-interference, (2) principle of consensus; (3) economic integration; and (4) diplomatic bridges.
The statement was made at the graduation ceremony of Western University, held at Diamond Island on Wednesday.
Strongman Hun Sen said if ASEAN interferes with one another’s affairs, Cambodia would not join the bloc.
“The next generation leader must embrace the principle of consensus...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen informed compatriots that kidney transplant could be operated safely in Phnom Penh’s Ketomealea Hospital, addressing Monday at the graduation ceremony of medical students.
“I would like to take this opportunity to inform you all that kidney surgery can be operated in Cambodia’s Ketomealea Hospital without the needs to spend much in hospital abroad,” said the premier.
“Do not be hopeless if you do not have money. If your relatives can donate kidney, you can seek...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said that within two years from 1 January 2018 to 15 December 2019, the Royal Government of Cambodia has funded 55 billion riels (approximately USD 13 million) to support over 100,000 pregnant workers, addressing Monday at graduation ceremony held in Phnom Penh.
The premier added that providing maternal and healthcare services can prevent Cambodian pregnant women from stunting or malnutrition.
Head of the Royal Government of Cambodia stressed that yesterday 15 December, there were 250 workers...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen urged senior officials of Vietnamese Government to better trade at borders, speaking in a meeting with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh at the Peace Palace on Friday.
Eang Sophalleth, the premier’s personal secretary, said that during the meeting, the Vietnamese deputy prime minister had conveyed regards from prime minister of Vietnam to Samdech Hun Sen and invited him to visit Vietnam.
Truong Hoa Binh appreciated Cambodia-Vietnam bilateral relations and cooperation in all fields, especially...Read More
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Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen expressed his profound gratitude to donors who contributed financially to the modernization of Calmette Hospital, speaking Wednesday at the graduation ceremony in Phnom Penh.
The premier has fundraised approximately USD 72 million from donors nationwide. Combined with the USD 30 million state budget, the figure has climbed to USD 102 for the modernization of Calmette Hospital to become a state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary referral hospital in the capital Phnom Penh.
He said each donor will receive a certificate...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen reiterated that Cambodia does not want Everything But Arms (EBA) withdrawn, yet she cannot trade national sovereignty with any assistances or preferential tariffs, addressing Wednesday at the graduation.
The statement was made in response to the opposition’s comments that there would be changes in Cambodia’s politics on 12 December 2019.
Prime Minister supported that a democratic country must abide the laws; yet the laws must be universal, created by the United Nations, not laws made by...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has expressed satisfaction over the growing of investment of Japan’s Minebea Mitsumi company in Cambodia.
His expression was made while receiving a courtesy call from Yoshihisa Kainuma, president and CEO of Minebea, held Wednesday at the Peace Palace Phnom Penh.
The investment of Minebea Mitsumi Inc. has grown from USD 370 million in 2018 to USD 400 million in 2019, while the number of workforce increased from 7,000 to 20,000 in just a year, according to...Read More
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Below is Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen’s opening remarks at the Veterans Confederation of ASEAN Countries (VECONAC) 19th General Assembly on 10 December 2019:
Today, I am delighted to be here with you all to open “the VECONAC 19th General Assembly” on this auspicious occasion. I would like to welcome and thank Excellencies, Lok Chumteavs, president and vice president of the VECONAC as well as the veteran association managements, which are the VECONAC member countries, for attending this significant General Assembly.Read More
