Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television Station, July 27 — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet ordered urgent measures that day to coordinate and assist on a large scale Cambodian workers returning home from Thailand.
The full text released by Prime Minister Hun Manet follows:
In response to the large-scale return of our Cambodian brothers and sisters from Thailand and the displacement caused by fighting between Cambodian and Thai troops, the Royal Government has continuously taken a series of necessary coordination measures since fighting broke out on July 24:
Relevant ministries and institutions, the armed forces and local authorities in the seven provinces bordering Thailand are helping people cross the border and providing temporary accommodation for returnees where needed.
The Ministry of National Defence, the Army and the Phnom Penh municipal administration are working closely with provinces along the Cambodia–Thailand border to arrange vehicles to transport our fellow citizens from border areas back to their hometowns.
Provincial and municipal administrations are coordinating with national working groups to do all they can to receive people returning from Thailand, with each fulfilling its responsibilities within its own jurisdiction.
Meanwhile, for Cambodians forced to flee areas of fighting, the National Committee for Disaster Management is working with relevant ministries and provincial administrations to arrange safe shelter, accommodation, food and medical care.
The finance and health ministries are also taking specific measures to look after the living conditions and health of people returning home during this difficult time.
I also express my deepest condolences for the brave Cambodian soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation and the civilians who died in the conflict. The Royal Government, the Ministry of National Defence, military units and leaders at all levels across the country are coordinating funerals for the fallen soldiers and honoring and commemorating them as national heroes.
At the same time, I highly commend the courage of our armed forces and National Police, who are actively carrying out their duties and steadfastly defending our country’s territorial integrity.
I also sincerely thank all venerable monks and all our Cambodian compatriots for continuing to encourage and support the soldiers and police on the frontline. Please continue to stand united as Cambodians and defend our sacred territorial integrity together.
Reporter: Chenda Teyte
Editor: 赵毅
