Phnom Penh (FN), Jul. 1 – Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen said that in the 6th legislature of the National Assembly, the Royal Government led by the Cambodian People's Party (CPP), for which he has been the prime minister, firmly defended peace, stability, security and social order, ensuring the peaceful life of the people, socio-economic development, and strengthening democracy. Samdech hoped the compatriots will continue to vote for the CPP to continue to lead the country for the seventh legislature

The premier spoke during the opening election campaign for the 7th Mandate Legislature National Assembly and the Commemoration of the 72nd Founding Anniversary of the CPP, held on Saturday morning (Jul 1) at Diamond Island.

"In the 6th legislature of the National Assembly, the Royal Government led by the CPP, for which I have been the prime minister, firmly defended peace, stability, security and social order, ensuring the peaceful life of the people, socio-economic development, and strengthening democracy," the premier underscored.

"The rights and freedoms of the people are respected, protected and promoted, and the economic, social, cultural, educational, health, employment and other fields are more prosperous, and the living standards of the people are constantly improving," the premier continued.

Many new achievements include roads, bridges, irrigation systems, water supply networks, water wells, electricity, information systems, factories, farms, small and large buildings, business centers, schools, hospitals, pagodas, etc. have been built and expanded in both urban, rural and border areas. No base is remote, inaccessible and undeveloped.

In the face of the COVID19 epidemic, the Royal Government has successfully led the fight against this deadly disease, saved the lives of the people, maintained a stable life and economic balance, and swiftly revived the national economy soon after the COVID19 crisis, and the country is returning to the path of potential growth.

The Royal Government has also introduced and effectively implemented a number of policy measures to boost production, increase employment and jobs, strengthen and expand public services, strengthen justice, equity and social harmony, as well as promote social protection for all people, especially the poor and vulnerable in the spirit of not abandoning any Cambodian citizen.

Along with the strength of national factors, Cambodia's prestige has been enhanced on the international stage, especially through the successful organization and leadership of the 40-41 ASEAN Summit and related summits, the organization of Angkor Sankranta, the organization of the 32nd Southeast Asian Games and the 12th ASEAN Para Games, the implementation of an independent foreign policy based on the rule of law and a great humanitarian spirit Cambodia's reputation have been made even more prominent.

Through all these noble achievements, it is clear that the Kingdom of Cambodia has been moving forward on the right path with hope and confidence towards a bright future. At the same time, it also clearly reflects the participation of Cambodians of all walks of life, all races and all religions, civil servants, the armed forces, youth, workers, farmers, monks and clergy of various religions, intellectuals, investors and the progressive circles in society for the supreme interests of the nation with a noble patriotic conscience.

The peace and the most precious social achievements that we have realized so far, starting from scratch, have come from trading life as a capital, from the great sacrifices and the relentless physical and spiritual efforts of the Party's leaders, the Party's organizations at every level, the male and female warriors, officials, party members and all our compatriots in the spirit of ownership for the nation, the motherland and their lives, as well as the sincere support of friendly countries and the international community.

"We always remember this precious support and are determined to preserve all the achievements of the nation forever, without allowing any reactionary power to destroy it. We are determined to continue to build our nation to become a prosperous country in the region, a civilized and loving society, without the recurrence of war, genocide and internal national divisions as before," the premier added.

In this sense, the upcoming 7th Legislature National Assembly election on 23 July 2023 is a historical political event that is extremely important to our nation. The political decision of the people in this election to choose which party to continue to lead the country is determined directly for the future destiny of our nation and people.

"I am confident that my compatriots who have already seen the progress of Cambodia in full peace, independence, unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity will now continue to vote for the CPP and me to continue to lead the country for the seventh legislature," the premier added.
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