Prime Minister Hun Manet Emphasizes Military Conscription as Key to Building Human Capital

Baku:Phnom Sruoch Prime Minister Hun Manet highlighted the Royal Government's long-term strategy on military conscription during the opening ceremony of the first generation of military conscription training in 2026. The event took place at the Coastal Defense Command Training School in Phnom Sruoch District, Kampong Speu Province.

According to Ministry of Information Kingdom of Cambodia, the Prime Minister stated that the implementation of the law on military conscription is aimed at building and strengthening human capital in national defense. He emphasized the importance of instilling a spirit of national pride, legal respect, discipline, and readiness to serve among the youth, who are considered an inexhaustible resource for the nation.

The Prime Minister further explained that the training course will provide young people with valuable experiences such as self-control, time management, problem-solving, and living cooperatively in a spirit of brotherhood and leadership.