The head of the government has praised the border police force for their effective cooperation with the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF), noting that they have courageously made many kinds of sacrifices to defend Cambodia’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity, ensuring it remains stable and enduring.
Prime Minister Hun Manet shared his gratitude during a June 26 graduation ceremony for 698 recipients of doctoral degrees, Master’s Degrees and Bachelor’s degrees in police science, prison administration and professional police training, held at the Police Academy of Cambodia in Kandal province.
He added that the National Police have played a vital role in successfully ensuring the safety and security of His Majesty the King, distinguished guests, and national and international leaders during royal and state ceremonies and events held in Cambodia.
“Furthermore, whether in times of calm along the border or during periods of tension with Thailand, the border police have actively supported and closely cooperated with the RCAF to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Cambodia,” he said.
The prime minister expressed his admiration for the bravery and heroism of police forces of all generations who have struggled, overcome obstacles and sacrificed for the homeland to safeguard national security, public order, peace and the well-being of Cambodian society as a whole.
In recent times, he added, the National Police have achieved significant accomplishments in maintaining internal security; preventing, suppressing and neutralising terrorism and all forms of transnational crime, including cybercrime, fraud and online scams. They have also cracked down on drug offending, human trafficking, illegal gambling and youth gang activities, while implementing traffic accident reduction measures and promoting the effective enforcement of the safe village-commune policy.
The head of government also noted that the National Police Academy is making commendable progress and is currently undergoing a reform process marked by strong commitment and high accountability, deserving of recognition and encouragement.
In addition, the academy’s efforts in human resource development have yielded increasingly positive results year after year, aligning with the operational needs of law enforcement units, despite some challenges and difficulties. The government will continue to work jointly to resolve these issues in phases, prioritising them according to urgency and capacity.
“This clearly demonstrates the vital role of the Police Academy of Cambodia as an institution for developing successive generations of human resources through quality education and professional training, instilling capacity, ethics and professionalism to serve the nation and the people, in line with government policy and national needs,” he said.
