Phnom Penh (FN), Oct. 11 – Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen said the government suspended Water Festival due to tight schedule for the preparation of the upcoming 2022 ASEAN Summit.

The premier spoke at the graduation ceremony for more than 2,000 students of Phnom Penh International University (PPIU) on Tuesday morning in Phnom Penh.

"It is not that the Royal Government lacks budget to celebrate the Water Festival, but we are concerned of the tight schedule and the security of visiting heads of states and governments,” Samdech underscored.

Samdech also asked for understanding from the people for the roadblocks and traffic jams during the upcoming ASEAN Summit and related meetings.
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