Welcome Speech By H.E Dr. Sou Phirin, Provincial Governor of Siem Reap Addressed in the Handover Ceremony of Demining Equipment Donated by the People and the Government of Japan to the Royal Government of Cambodia for the Cambodian Mine Action Centre, CMAC
Welcome Speech
By H.E Dr. Sou Phirin, Provincial Governor of Siem Reap
Addressed in the Handover Ceremony of Demining Equipment
Donated by the People and the Government of Japan to the Royal Government of
Cambodia for the Cambodian Mine Action Centre, CMAC
Siem Reap, 16 February 2012
By H.E Dr. Sou Phirin, Provincial Governor of Siem Reap
Addressed in the Handover Ceremony of Demining Equipment
Donated by the People and the Government of Japan to the Royal Government of
Cambodia for the Cambodian Mine Action Centre, CMAC
Siem Reap, 16 February 2012
Venerable monks
His Excellency Dr. SOK An, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers
His Excellency Mr. Masafumi KUROKI, Extraordinary Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Japan to the Kingdom of Cambodia
Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen
Today
is a day of great importance for me, and all government officials, and
the Siem Reap residents of Angkor, who are celebrating a special and
meaningful event. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to H.E. Prof. Dr. Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Cabinet, representing Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Royal Government of
Cambodia, and H.E Mr. Masafumi KUROKI, Extraordinary Plenipotentiary
Ambassador of Japan to the Kingdom of Cambodia for handing over the
demining equipment, which is a magnificent gift of aid from the Japanese
government to the Royal Government of Cambodia, on behalf of CMAC. This
event is honored by your presence.
Ladies and Gentlemen!
The
Kingdom of Cambodia is fully at peace and is experiencing gradual
development. Cambodians are improving their living day by day. Actually,
in Siem Reap, the land of Angkor, national and international tourists
are increasingly visiting the Angkor Wat temple and the great heritage
of Angkor. Investors in hotels, guesthouses, restaurants, and
entertainment establishments in the Kingdom of Wonder are hopeful and
confident. These investments lead to economic growth.
However, I would
like to point out that after three decades of war, Cambodia, including
Siem Reap, has been infested by land mines and all kinds of UXO. These
have caused severe threats and have become obstacles to development and
the living conditions of rural and remote people.
However,
with professional operations by CMAC, mines and all kinds of UEX
clearing activities are being undertaken smoothly, successfully and
proudly, especially in the temple and resort sites of Cambodia. In this
regard, the donation of technical tools by the Japanese government and
Japanese people are priceless and are a gift to the heritage of the
world, not only to Cambodia.
Actually, the achievements today are outputs produced by the Cambodian People's Party, under the leadership of Samdech Aka Moha Tama Poutisal Chea Sim, President of Senate, Samdech Aka Moha Chakrey Heng Samrin, President of the National Assembly, and Samdech Aka Moha Sena Pedey Decho Hun Sen, Prime
Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia. These are the excellent
leaders under the motto of Nation Religion King, and who have led us to
peace and development in all sectors.
Ladies and Gentlemen!
On
behalf of the citizens of Siem Reap and myself, I want to express my
profound gratitude to the government and people of Japan, who support
Cambodia, especially in the gift of technical tools for mine action. I
would also like to express my gratitude to the other donors,
particularly to the German Government, which provides budget assistance
for CMAC, and I would also like to express my gratitude to demining NGOs
such as MAG and the Halo Trust for clearing mines and UXO in the temple
sites, which has particularly assisted with tourism and development in
the province of Siem Reap.
At the same time, I would also like to thank CMAC under the leadership of H.E. Heng Ratana. CMAC
plays a vital role in clearing mines and UXO and seeking donations to
develop schools, roads, wells, and water resources in the rural areas of
Siem Reap province. I strongly hope that CMAC will remain the important
partner in reducing the dangers from mines and UXO, and in its support
for all kinds of development in Siem Reap.
Finally,
I would like to bless all the distinguished guests, citizens, disabled,
teachers, students, and CMAC staff with longevity, good health,
happiness, and strength.
Thank you for the privilege of being able to share such a great and historic occasion with you.
Thank you for your attention!