Cambodian King praises PM Hun Manet for economic growth, social stability. King Norodom Sihamoni made remarks during the inauguration of the residence of the Great Supreme Patriarch Chuon Nath at Unnalom Pagoda in Phnom Penh. The monarch highlighted the role of the Buddhist or Khmer pagodas, saying that they have played a prominent role in promoting morality and virtue. About 95 per cent of the population are Buddhist devotees in Cambodia, where there are more than 5,000 Buddhist Pagodas with over 70,000 monks, according to the Ministry of Cult and Religion. The Southeast Asian country achieved a growth rate of 6 per cent in 2024 and the growth is projected at a higher rate of6.3% in 2025, which will push up gross domestic product (GDP) to about 51.4 billion US dollars, the government’s forecast says. The King also expressed his appreciation to Hun Sen for being \”a wise and brilliant founder\” in reviving Buddhism and Buddhist pagoda, leading to social stability and peace under the national motto: \”Nation, Religion, King\”, Xinhua news agency reported.
Cambodian King praises PM Hun Manet for economic growth, soc….
