Selected Off-the-Cuff Speech at the Opening of the (Sixth) Angkor Sangkranta, Buddhist Year of 2562 [Unofficial Translation]
Happy Khmer New Year, Year of Dog, 2562 B.E
… Firstly, I would appeal to our people traveling anywhere in the country to respect traffic law and drive safe. Let us not allow our holidays to be sad days …
… Secondly, I talked about fire and later at night, there was a report from Stoeung Treng that the market there was on fire. We discussed about it over the night and decided that we are rebuilding it for our people … No one will charge any prices for anything …
… Thirdly, I am calling on transport companies to keep their usual prices …
… Fourthly, I am advising our young people not to exercise water splashing and powder patting while celebrating the Khmer New Year, for one, it is not our tradition and for another reason, splashing water into drivers’ eyes would result in accidents …
… Finally, I am suggesting the armed forces of all level to take their duties to secure people’s safety while they are celebrating the Khmer New Year …
… Secondly, I talked about fire and later at night, there was a report from Stoeung Treng that the market there was on fire. We discussed about it over the night and decided that we are rebuilding it for our people … No one will charge any prices for anything …
… Thirdly, I am calling on transport companies to keep their usual prices …
… Fourthly, I am advising our young people not to exercise water splashing and powder patting while celebrating the Khmer New Year, for one, it is not our tradition and for another reason, splashing water into drivers’ eyes would result in accidents …
… Finally, I am suggesting the armed forces of all level to take their duties to secure people’s safety while they are celebrating the Khmer New Year …
Samdech Techo Hun Sen,
Selected Impromptu comment at the Inauguration of the Buddhist Indramuni pagoda’s temple
at Prey Jrang village, Pean Rong commune, Svay Antor district, Prey Veng province, 11 April 2016.
Selected Schedules
20 April 2018 – Samdech Techo Hun Sen presides over the official launching of Strategy for Budgeting System Reform 2018-2025, at Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel.
13 April 2018 – Samdech Techo Hun Sen attends the opening of the 2018 Angkor Sangkranta, at Siem Reap.
11 April 2018 – Samdech Techo Hun Sen presides over the official launching of Cambodia Kuntha Bopha Foundation, at the Peace Palace.
10 April 2018 (pm) – Samdech Techo Hun Sen presides over the Solidarity Dinner with Khmer-Chinese Association, at Koh Pich.
10 April 2018 (am) – Samdech Techo Hun Sen presides over the graduation and diploma presenting of National University of Management (NUM), at Koh Pich.
08 April 2018 – Samdech Techo Hun Sen holds a meeting with chiefs of administration, chiefs of unit, and leaders of factory workers from Kampong Speu and Takeo, at Koh Pich.
05 April 2018 – Samdech Techo Hun Sen attends the 3rd Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit, at Sokha Siem Reap hotel..
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PM Hun Sen: Cambodia from Divided to United
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Head of the Royal Government of Cambodia Prime Minister Hun Sen described the Cambodia’s history from a war-torn to a peaceful country.
Prime Minister reiterated the value of his win-win policy that ended the chronic war with the Khmer Rouge, and urged everyone to safeguard peace at any cost.
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Angkor Sankranta 2018 Begins
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The Angkor Sankranta 2018, organised on the occasion of the Khmer Traditional New Year from April 14 to 16, started this morning in Siem Reap provincial city.
Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen and his spouse Samdech Kittiprittbandit Bun Rany Hun Sen presided over the opening ceremony.
Senior government officials, foreign ambassadors accredited to Cambodia, national and international guests and youths also took part in the event.
Speaking on the occasion, the premier laid stress on the...Full story
Khmer New Year: Cambodian PM Sends Best Wishes to All Compatriots
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Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, has wished all his compatriots happiness and prosperity on the occasion of the Khmer Traditional New Year which falls on April 14-16.
In his message released recently, besides wishes, Samdech Techo Hun Sen highlighted major achievements obtained in the past year in the context of full peace, safety, and security throughout the nation.
The Premier recalled the 4th mandate Commune/Sangkat Council Election on June 4, 2017...Full story
PM Hun Sen Calls for Contribution to Cambodia Kantha Bopha Foundation to Support Treatment at Hospital
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Prime Minister Hun Sen of Cambodia has appealed to charities and generous people to contribute to the Cambodia Kantha Bopha Foundation in Cambodia, to be launched on Wednesday.
The appeal was made during a gathering with leaders and members of the Association of Khmer-Chinese League, held at the Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition Center on Tuesday evening.
The premier hopes that those who are on the Cambodian side will contribute to the Kantha Bopha Foundation, and that the contribution will serve as a...Full story
PM Hun Sen Commits to Promote Cambodian Human Resources
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Prime Minister Hun Sen said that Cambodia needs more human capital in order to tranform Cambodia into a high middle-income and high income country in the future.
The premier’s announcement was made at the graduation ceremony of about 3,187 students of NUM at the Phnom Penh’s Koh Pich Center on Tuesday.
“Human resource is still a challenge for us, as we do not have enough to fullfil the demand of the investors,” said Prime Minister Hun Sen.
“In order for Cambodia to become a...Full story
Documents
17 March 2018
Congratulatory letter of Samdech Techo Hun SEN, sent to President Xi Jinping for being re-elected by the National People’s Congress as the President of the People’s Republic of China and Chairman of the Central Military Committee.
25 February 2018
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s Letter to Samdech Techo Hun Sen on the Occasion of the 65th Japan-Cambodia Relation Anniversary .,.
12 October 2017
Letter reply to Ms. Ann Mills-Griffiths, Chairman of the Board & CEO of the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia,.
17 May 2017
Joint Press Communiqué between Cambodia and China on PM Hun Sen’s Recent Visit to China.
09 November 2016
Congratulatory letter of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun SEN, Prime Minister of the kingdom of Cambodia sent to the Honorable Donald Trump, President-elect of the United States of America.
29 September 2016
Letter of Senator Don Benton (R) to Samdech Techo Hun Sen on 29 September 2016.
19 April 2016
Letter of Samdech Techo Hun Sen to HE Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, to share the grief of the Japanese people who suffered from earthquakes in Kumamoto Prefecture on 14 April 2016.
23 March 2016
Letter of condolence from Samdech Techo to HE Charles Michel, Prime Minister of Kingdom of Belgium.
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Reviews of Topics from Off-the-Cuff Comments / Speeches of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN, Selected and Compiled by the Cambodia New Vision Team of the Cabinet of Samdech Techo, March 2017. (In Khmer only)
Statement and Elaboration of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, to Provide Clarification on Border Issues between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (In Khmer Only).
Main Statement by Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN, Prime Minister on “Demarcation of Land Boundary and Maritime Delimitation between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam”, The Plenary Session of the National Assembly, 9 August 2012.
Main Statement and Elaboration by Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN, Prime Minister on “Demarcation of Land Boundary and Maritime Delimitation between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam”, The Plenary Session of the National Assembly, 9 August (In Khmer Only).