Khuon Sudary, president of the National Assembly, has underscored the importance of national unity among the broader Cambodian family under the leadership of the Royal Government, describing it as the most vital driving force in safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
She expressed her gratitude to Cambodians both inside and outside the country for standing together in unity to defend and support the government and the country’s armed forces in protecting sovereignty and territorial integrity from the outset.
Sudary shared her remarks as she welcomed humanitarian donations, including cash and supplies, from her advisor Cheang Kim Srun and Neang Sovannary, adviser to Minister of Interior Sar Sokha, on the morning of February 11.
The donations will be distributed to frontline troops and displaced civilians in the border areas.
She described the contributions as deeply commendable humanitarian gestures, in line with calls by national leaders to uphold the spirit of the extended Cambodian family and to support society during this difficult period.
“These acts of generosity demonstrate the people’s trust in our senior leadership, namely Senate president Hun Sen, chairman of the Supreme Privy Advisory Council to His Majesty the King, as well as Prime Minister Hun Manet, in safeguarding national sovereignty against encroachment by neighbouring countries,” she said.
Sudary noted that the public clearly understands the government’s highest priorities in the past, present and future — namely protecting national sovereignty, territorial integrity and the safety of citizens’ lives. Territorial integrity, she said, is protected under international law, and Cambodia categorically rejects any alteration of border lines or illegal occupation of territory, whether through force or in violation of international law.
“Cambodia remains firmly committed to resolving the Cambodia–Thailand border issue peacefully, in accordance with international law and existing bilateral agreements, particularly through the mechanisms of the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) for land border demarcation, to ensure fairness and justice for both countries in protecting their respective sovereignty and territorial integrity,” she added.
She described how she had observed how national unity within the extended Cambodian family has emerged with unprecedented strength and resilience during this period of national difficulty, spanning all levels of society — from ordinary citizens and monks to civil servants, national leaders and His Majesty the King.
“National unity is a vital driving force, standing firmly behind the government and our heroic forces as a strong foundation for defending the nation, under the principle of ‘Khmer helping Khmer’, at all times and alongside the Royal Government,” she said.
She also noted that in the spirit of supporting the rear lines while remaining closely connected to the frontline, National Assembly leaders, members, officials and secretariat staff have actively contributed financial support, manpower, welfare visits and humanitarian aid distributions to soldiers and displaced civilians across all affected areas.
The donations received this morning include several tonnes of fragrant jasmine rice, as well as other food supplied and drinking water. The National Assembly, through Sudary, has already identified distribution targets for the goods.
They will be distributed to provincial administrations along the Cambodia–Thailand border, including Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey, Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Pursat and Koh Kong provinces, for onward distribution to military forces and displaced civilians.
Additional funds and supplies have also been allocated to support wounded soldiers receiving treatment in hospitals, as well as the families of soldiers who lost their lives in service.
