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 the Speech of Samdech Techo Hun Sen at the Hand-over of Diplomas to More Than 7,000 Students of the Royal University of Phnom Penh [Unofficial translation]

We have 70 days more until the SEA Games in Cambodia. We will be hosting the SEA Games togteher. (1) For 44 years, the education sector has modernized; more young people will become Deputy Prime Ministers/Ministers I am very proud to have contributed, with my compatriots and teachers, in the past 44 years to restore…

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 the Speech of Samdech Techo Hun Sen on the National Fish Day, Trapeang Thmor Village, Poi Char Commune, Banteay Meanchey Province [Unofficial Translation]

(1) Come to Banteay Meanchey again after the Flood in 2000 and Putting into Operation the Sluice Gate and Cranes Conservation (in 2006) Today I returned to Banteay Meanchey again after the 2000 floods. In particular, we came to Trapeang Thmor reservoir again after coming here almost 20 years ago to inaugurate the sluice gate…

Extensive Excerpts from Samdech Techo Hun Sen’s Conversation with the Cambodian Community in Switzerland and Europe [Unofficial Translation]

The Gathering Indicates Affection to Local Cambodians, the Royal Government […] Our previous plan was I came to Davos in January. But then in Europe there was an outbreak of Omicron mutation virus. Therefore, the organizers of the World Economic Forum asked for an extension and set a new date on 22-27 (May). Parallelly, 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…