Day: March 22, 2023

Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen said here this morning that all nations in the world needs to depend on each other, therefore do not wish any nations to fail or go bankrupt.

While presiding over a graduation ceremony of Vanda Institute, Samdech Techo Hun Sen said the current bankrupt of Sri Lanka had caused headache to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the world.

We should not wish Thailand or Vietnam or the U.S. or China and other any nations down, if each of themdefaults, we all fall into trouble,” he underlined, adding that the world now should compete for win-win, not for lost-lost.

Samdech Techo Prime Minister reaffirmed that every nation is Cambodia’s trade and development partner, therefore we have to depend on each other.

At the same time, Samdech Techo Hun Sen also expressed his optimism of the national development and progress.

On Mar. 20, 2023, Samdech Techo Hun Sen said before 2003, the total national revenue was only 1,821 billion Riel while the national expenditure was some 2,994 billion Riel, then 20 years later, in 2023, the national income is estimated to jump to 32,936 billion Riel, while the total expenditure would reach around 41,537 billion Riels.

With this excellent performance indicator, Cambodia has seen continued economic growth until it achieved the status of a lower middle-income country in 2015, said the Premier, stressing that the Kingdom is confidently moving towards becoming an upper middle-income economy by 2030 and a high-income nation by 2050.

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse

Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training mulls vocational skill training partnership with Pour un Sourire d’Enfant (PSE).

Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training H.E. Ith Samheng unveiled the intention when granting a courtesy meeting on Mar. 21 with PSE delegation led by its director Ms. Leakhéna des Pallières at the ministry.

H.E. Ith Samheng spoke highly of PSE for its contribution to equipping young Cambodians from poor families with vocational skills for decent jobs.

For the past 20 years, Cambodia’s economy has developed rapidly, and eventually the supply of skilled human resources has not yet met the market demand.

With that, the Royal Government has developed national policies and frameworks to address the gaps.

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen has set the target for the ministry to train 1.5 million youth from poor families to be skilled workers, and this is where the ministry can cooperate with PSE, added the minister.

Ms. Leakhéna des Pallières thanked H.E. Ith Samheng for the appreciation and opportunity, and looked forward to working with the ministry to further reduce poverty in Cambodia.

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse

Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen has expressed his reaction against two opposition activists that have insulted His Majesty the King and himself.

Speaking at a graduation ceremony of Vanda Institute held at Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre here this morning, Samdech Techo Hun Sen said he accepts the freedom of expression, but does not tolerate any insults, especially to His Majesty the King.

Samdech Techo Prime Minister said the two activists have to present the evidence and facts to defend their respective comments which appeared on social media yesterday when the Royal Torch Lighting and Torch Relay Ceremony for the SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games 2023 were broadcasted live.

“You should present your evidence on your comments on social media. I do not tolerate anyone insulting the King. It must be done in accordance with the law, and I do not accept any apology for that,” he said.

The two activist – Mr. Yim Sinorn and Mr. Hun Kosal – have been arrested for questioning.

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse

Prime Minister of Malaysia H.E. Anwar Ibrahim will be among over 500 foreign guests, both inside and outside the country, to attend a Ramadan Iftar dinner with Cambodian Muslims.

The information was shared by Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, in a message posted on his social media network this evening.

The 7th National Ramadan Iftar Dinner 2023 is expected to attract more than 6,100 participants , he added.

“On behalf of the Royal Government of Cambodia, I and my wife would like to congratulate and extend our best wishes to all Muslim communities in the country and the world as Ramadan festival will begin on Thursday, Mar. 23, 2023,” the Premier wrote.

Ramadan is the holy month of the Muslim communities, which is determined by the sighting of the new moon. During this holy month, Muslims abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs to purify the soul, refocus attention to their faith, and practice self-sacrifice.

The Iftar is the evening meal Muslims have to break their fast during Ramadan.

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse