Phnom Penh (FN), Feb. 14 – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet stated that over the past 20 years, Cambodia has made significant strides in reforming public financial management and must persist in fostering the "spirit of reform".

The premier spoke on Wednesday (Feb. 14) during the 2023 annual meeting of the Public Financial Management Reform Program-Stage 4 at Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel.

Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet underlined that, in reality, the achievements of this reform have not been easily attained. Acknowledging that in the past, present, and future, no reform work is easy, and no achievement in reform can be obtained without effort or cost.

Samdech Thipadei underscored, "The final point I wish to convey is related to the need of sustaining the 'reform spirit'. Over the past 20 years, Cambodia has made significant progress in reforming public financial management. Naturally, the achievements of this reform have been hard-won."

Successful reform hinges on four crucial factors. Firstly, there must be a clear vision; secondly, there must be unwavering commitment; thirdly, there must be genuine participation; and fourthly, there must be sacrifice.

On the occasion, the premier affirmed that building upon these principles, the seventh-mandate Royal Government will persist in upholding the "spirit of reform" and will adhere to the five approaches of Samdech Techo, for proactive, vigilant, and resolute reforms of self-reflection, showering, scrubbing, treatment and surgery.

At the same time, Samdech Thipadei highly praised Minister of Economy and Finance Aun Pornmoniroth for his direct and consistent leadership and professionalism from the outset.

Samdech Thipadei also sincerely commended all leaders and civil servants of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, as well as all ministries and institutions involved in implementing this reform program with patience and dedication.

Meanwhile, the premier also expressed gratitude to all development partners who have consistently supported technical and financial assistance from the initial stages to the fourth final stage.
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