Phnom Penh (FN), Nov. 24 – Cambodian Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen stated that even after his lifetime, his concern for Cambodia's peace would endure. He urged the next generation of leaders to safeguard the nation's hard-earned peace and not risk its loss.

Samdech Techo Hun Sen spoke on Sunday (Nov. 24) during the opening of the 11th Plenary Session of the International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace (IPTP) at Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel.

"Yesterday, during my meeting with the ICAPP leadership, I joked that no matter where I am after death, if the next generation fails to maintain peace, I will not forgive. I will return because achieving peace is immensely difficult, whereas starting a war is easy," the Senate president underscored.

Reflecting on Cambodia's turbulent history, Samdech Techo highlighted the suffering of previous generations who endured war and struggled to establish peace. He noted that the current generation enjoys this peace, which was achieved through sacrifices, including his own, as he risked his life to extinguish the flames of conflict.

As the leader of the Royal Government, Samdech Techo Hun Sen expressed confidence in the next generation, entrusting them with the responsibility to protect and develop the peace achieved. However, he acknowledged that this generation has not endured the hardships of armed conflict and national liberation, unlike their predecessors.

Samdech Techo Hun Sen outlined their primary duties: to uphold and strengthen peace, promote national unity, and foster further achievements for Cambodia's development. He reiterated the importance of adhering to the national motto, "Nation, Religion, King," and the party’s principles of "Independence, Peace, Freedom, Democracy, Neutrality, and Social Progress."

On the occasion, Samdech Techo underscored the critical importance of peace, stating that it must take precedence over all other matters. "Cambodia has suffered enough and does not need to experience war again," he asserted. Addressing the international audience, he justified using strong measures to prevent destabilisation, stating that such actions were necessary to preserve peace.

Samdech Techo Hun Sen concluded by highlighting the historic significance of Cambodia’s current era of peace, which has lasted nearly 27 years – the longest period of stability in the country’s history over the past 500 years.
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