Phnom Penh (FN), Aug. 6 – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet expressed his surprise and amazement at an elderly couple who travelled by motorbike from Battambang province to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Funan Techo Canal in Kien Svay district, Kandal province.

The premier spoke on Tuesday (Aug. 6) during a graduation ceremony for University of Puthisastra students at OCIC, Phnom Penh.

Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet stated, "Yesterday, my wife told me that an elderly couple left Battambang at 5 a.m, but their son said they actually departed at 3 a.m. They rode a motorcycle to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Funan Techo Canal."

On the occasion, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet underlined that this activity confirms the spirit of unity in patriotism and that their participation clearly shows the strength of unity in Cambodian society.

At the same time, Samdech Thipadei and his spouse also donated 5 million Riels to the couple. The grandfather, 66, and grandmother, 62, currently resided in Svay Bei Deum Village, Kantue 1 Commune, Banan district, Battambang province.
=FRESH NEWS