Phnom Penh (FN), Dec. 11 – Extraordinary Congress of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) inspected and discussed in detail the challenges in the national development process, both internal and external factors, and self-inspected for various shortcomings in the implementation of policies as well as in building and strengthening the party, while setting out the main work directions to be achieved as follow:

1. Strengthening national defense, maintaining peace and political stability so that no force can destroy it, eliminating all forms of political extremism, strengthening security, order and social security, and providing confidence for people to live in peace, both physically and mentally;

2. Defending the constitutional monarchy, protecting the throne and protecting the highest revered King from anyone's abusing attempts. Continuing to strengthen liberal, multi-party democracy and promoting respect for human rights through the rule of law. Participating actively in the election of senators for the 5th term and the election of the Capital, Provincial, Municipal, District/Khan Councils of the 4th term, by strictly abiding by the laws, regulations and procedures of the election;

3. Continuing to promote the process of in-depth reform in various fields with a strong will and consistency through the approach of "mirroring, bathing, scrubbing, taking treatment and surgery" to ensure good governance, social justice and development. Strengthening the provision of public services to the people effectively, cleanly and responding in a timely manner to the needs of the people;

4. Maintaining macroeconomic and public financial stability, striving to promote economic growth in 2024 as planned, on the basis of wise use of Cambodia's favorable conditions, and promoting the effective implementation of the Royal Government's economic strategies and policy frameworks;

5. Continuing to promote the development of an effective, inclusive and financial sustainable social assistance system and social security system, in the spirit of "not abandoning any citizen" and proactive spirit to ensure income security and reduce the people's economic and financial vulnerability, especially the poor and vulnerable, both in rural and urban areas. At the same time, promoting the effective and efficient implementation of the six priority policy programs and other social assistance programs to ensure stability and improvement of the people's lives;

6. Continuing to develop the health system, elevating social welfare and promoting human resource development;

7. Continuing to improve the living standard of civil servants, the armed forces, retirees and veterans, promoting the protection of the rights, dignity and interests of workers and taking care to solve the problems of traders, vendors and other businesses in the informal economy.
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