His Excellency Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth and Sport, led a delegation to meet and extend greetings to officers, non-commissioned officers and soldiers at the Special Forces Headquarters in Preah Vihear province. On the occasion, the delegation brought supplies, food items and a sum of cash to hand over to the troops in order to help improve their living conditions and support them in carrying out their national defense duties.
During the meeting, His Excellency conveyed the greetings of the leadership of the Royal Government and expressed gratitude for the sacrifices of the armed forces in defending the country's territorial integrity and national security. His Excellency also affirmed continued support for the well-being of the troops and their families, particularly the promotion of educational opportunities for the children of the armed forces through the improvement of educational infrastructure along the border, the expansion of schools, scholarship programs and the provision of school meals using agricultural produce from the community.
At the same time, His Excellency noted the efforts of the Royal Government of Cambodia, under the leadership of Samdech Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate, and Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister, in resolving border disputes through peaceful means and promoting the building of a border of peace, friendship, cooperation and development. His Excellency also encouraged the troops to continue to uphold discipline, solidarity and the spirit of patriotism, and affirmed that the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport will continue to support the essential needs of the armed forces in order to contribute to strengthening the national defense sector.
