PHNOM PENH, The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), today marked the 71st anniversary of its birth, vowing to protect peace and political stability, for sustainable socio-economic development in the country.

In an address to thousands of party members, at the CPP’s headquarters in Phnom Penh, CPP President and Cambodian Prime Minister, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, said, over the past 71 years, Cambodia went through many stages of both pride and difficulty, as well as, extreme danger.

“No matter what the circumstances, the CPP remains committed to its purpose and ideals, to build and defend an independent, peaceful, free, democratic, neutral and progressive Cambodia,” he said.

“The CPP and the Cambodian people as a whole, must absolutely protect peace, political stability and national security, which are essential conditions to ensure the peaceful life of the people, with freedom, honour and dignity, and sustainable socio-economic development.”

Hun Sen said, the party continues to move forward on the path of liberal democracy, pluralism and the rule of law, in line with the context of Cambodian society, and fully responds to the sacred aspirations of the people.

“At the same time, the party thwarts actions, from whatever sources they may be, that attempts to push Cambodia off this path or to suppress Cambodia’s sovereignty,” he said. The CPP has been ruling the country since 1979.

Meanwhile, Hun Sen said, the celebration took place as the COVID-19 pandemic has waned and the kingdom has resumed all socio-economic activities and reopened its borders since last Nov.

Cambodia reported no new COVID-19 cases for nearly two months and no active cases since Jun 7.

Hun Sen said, Cambodia’s economy has returned to positive growth in 2021, and is expected to improve further in 2022 and 2023.

Source: Nam News Network