On September 19, Cambodia’s Acting Head of State Hun Sen received UNESCO representative Sardar Umar Alam for a courtesy and farewell meeting following the completion of his mission in Cambodia.
According to Senate spokesperson ជា ធីរិទ្ធ, Hun Sen thanked Sardar Umar Alam for his contribution during his mission as UNESCO representative, particularly his support for protecting Cambodia’s national heritage.
During the meeting, Sardar Umar Alam recalled and expressed special gratitude for Hun Sen’s care for staff of international organisations during the COVID-19 pandemic, when he was prime minister. UNESCO staff also received attention from Hun Sen and Cambodia’s Royal Government.
He also thanked Hun Sen for supporting UNESCO’s activities while prime minister, saying this support had enabled cooperation between UNESCO and the Royal Government to improve and advance continually.
Responding to Sardar Umar Alam, Hun Sen said it was Cambodia that should thank UNESCO and its team for contributing to the country’s development in protecting humanity’s heritage and supporting education.
Hun Sen said that, in recent years, many examples of Cambodia’s tangible and intangible heritage had gained world-level heritage recognition, demonstrating cooperation with UNESCO. He described UNESCO’s role in providing assistance, protection and advice for Cambodia’s heritage nominations as indispensable.
Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television; by: ង៉ែត ពិសាន្ត
