Phnom Penh (FN), Jul. 1 – Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen, also the president of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) said that for more than 44 years, the CPP has stayed attached and shared with the people both good and bad, overcome all obstacles to lead the country out of a state of devastation reaching to the stage of development in all areas with the greatest pride.

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.

"For more than 44 years, after the historic January 7 Victory Day over the genocidal regime, the Cambodian People's Party has stayed attached and shared with the people both good and bad, overcome all obstacles to lead the country out of a state of devastation reaching to the stage of development in all areas with the greatest pride," the premier underscored.

"Cambodia has transformed from a killing field of genocidal regimes, a battlefield of chronic warfare, from national disintegration and from a land where social structures were destroyed to its roots, into a beautiful land where people live in harmony and peace, national unity, freedom, democracy and development, and are united under the roof of the same Constitution, and continue to use all their physical, mental and intellectual strengths to build and defend their homeland. This is the great change of the Kingdom of Cambodia that the CPP has brought to the people and is a historical fact that no one or force can deny," the premier continued.

In the 6th legislature of the National Assembly, the Royal Government led by the Cambodian People's Party, 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 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. 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.
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