Phnom Penh (FN), Apr. 7 – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said that true sustainable capacity comes from skill transfer by foreign experts and Cambodian children learning abroad. He highlighted that Cambodian talent has driven national achievements, ensuring sustainable development through local expertise.
The premier spoke on Monday (Apr. 7) at the inauguration of the USD 37 million Morodok Techo flyover in Phnom Penh.
Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet stated: “The special feature of this bridge is that, as Oknha Pung Kheav Se mentioned yesterday, it was led and built entirely by Khmer engineers. This is our pride—a testament to the progress of our people in creating great national achievements. Congratulations to all involved.”
“The company's vision aligns with Cambodia’s own. We are advancing step by step, demonstrating our ability to plan, lead, and execute complex infrastructure projects. From flyovers and high-rise buildings to major airports, we have reached a stage where training, implementation, and progress are driven by our own resources. This is how we build and develop our nation,” he added.
Samdech Thipadei continued, “We can always hire others to build for us, but if we remain dependent, their skills leave with them. True national development is not just about constructing achievements—it’s about creating lasting, sustainable progress. Sustainable capacity comes from both the expertise of foreign specialists who assist us and the knowledge our people gain from studying and working abroad. When these skills return to Cambodia, they become valuable resources we can rely on at all times. This is the foundation of human resource development and sustainable growth—building on our own capabilities, so we no longer have to depend on others to construct our houses and bridges.”
“Every great journey begins with a single step, and what we have achieved today marks the first of many to come. In the past, we relied on external expertise to build high-level infrastructure, but now, step by step, we are achieving these milestones on our own. As we advance, we must celebrate this progress together. There is a profound difference between what is built by others and what we create ourselves—and that is why we take great pride in our accomplishments,” Samdech Thipadei underlined.
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