Cambodia News Network reports that on January 31, Prime Minister Hun Manet met with displaced people in Pursat province and delivered a speech on the current national security situation and border situation, reiterating Cambodia's basic position of upholding peace and opposing the initiation of conflicts.
Hun Manet stated that the Cambodian government has always hoped to maintain peaceful and stable border relations with neighboring countries. He pointed out that the trauma caused by war to Cambodian society lasted a long time, and the country and people paid a heavy price for it. Therefore, Cambodia does not want to fall into conflict again because war not only seriously affects people's livelihoods but also directly threatens people's lives.
He emphasized that although war is not Cambodia's choice, given the current reality, the relevant incidents have occurred, and the government must take on its due responsibility and take necessary measures to safeguard national security and protect the lives and property of the people.
Hun Manet clearly stated that the government will spare no effort to protect the safety of the people and support the armed forces in fulfilling their duties according to law to safeguard national sovereignty and security.
Source: Hun Manet's Facebook
Translator: Yin
Proofreader: Xiao Mi
Original: toutiao.com/article/7602111887786000939/
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