Selected excerpts from Samdech Techo Hun Sen’s off-the-cuff speech at the 137th anniversary celebration of International Labor Day – May 1, and the groundbreaking ceremony for Sihanoukville container terminal and the celebration of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Cambodia and Japan [Unofficial Translation]

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(1) Westerdam to return to Sihanoukville port to mark the history of Cambodia’s humanitarian gesture Today we are celebrating three ceremonies together. The first is the celebration of the 137th anniversary of International Labor Day. The second is the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the container terminal at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (SAP), and the…

Samdech Techo Hun Sen: “2022 – Unusual Year for Our Diplomatic Battle” – Extracts from the speech of Samdech Techo Hun Sen speech at the closing the 2022 work review meeting and raising the work direction for 2023 of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation [Unofficial Translation]

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Today, I am very pleased to be able to attend the closing ceremony of the annual meeting of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, which was suspended for two years due to the Covid-19 epidemic. I would like to welcome the presence of His Excellency, Lok Chumteav, leaders, members of the Royal Government,…

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]

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(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 […]…

Excerpts from the Speech of Samdech Techo Hun Sen at the Awarding Ceremony of Certificates and Diplomas to Students of the University of Human Resources [Unofficial translation]

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(1) Joining Efforts to Implement Health Measures and Vaccination Reopen the Country […] As a result of the efforts of all universities, both public and private, in general and in particular, for the University of Human Resources, especially in times of epidemics, we have through this joint effort been able to reopened the country, which…

Opening Remarks at the ASEAN Mayors Forum and the Meeting of Governors/Mayors of ASEAN Capitals 2022

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Excellencies, Governors/Mayors of ASEAN Cities and Capitals; Dr. Secretary-General of United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific (UCLG ASPAC); Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen! Today, I am truly pleased to preside over the Opening Ceremony of the ASEAN Mayors Forum (AMF) under the theme “Strengthening ASEAN Collaboration through Accelerating the Implementation of Smart, Resilient, and Sustainable Cities…

Keynote Address at the 43rd General Assembly of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-43) Under the theme “Advancing Together for Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient ASEAN”

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Samdech Vibolsena Pheakdei SAY CHHUM, President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia; Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrel HENG SAMRIN, President of the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia; Excellencies Presidents, Vice Presidents and Members of the Parliaments; Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen! Today, I am pleased to take part in the opening of…

Closing Remarks at the Closing Ceremony of the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits and Handing Over of ASEAN Chairmanship to the Republic of Indonesia

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Your Majesty the Sultan; Excellencies ASEAN Heads of States and Governments; Excellency Secretary-General of ASEAN Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen! A year has passed since I received the ASEAN chairmanship gavel from H.M. Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam on 28 October 2021, a year full of memorable and historical moment for me and for…

Remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the High-Level Forum at the 10th Anniversary of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement, and the Official Launch of the Book on the Framework for Regional Integration by the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)

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Samdech, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen!         I am truly delighted to preside over the Opening Ceremony of the High-Level Consultative Forum on the 10th Anniversary of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement, and the Official Launch of the Book on the Framework for Regional Integration by the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East…