From Left to Right: Hun Sen, Thomico, Napoleon BonaparteHun Sen and Thomico exchange letters on national issues
Friday, March 14, 2008
Kampuchea Thmei newspaper
Translated from Khmer by Socheata
The content of Prince Thomico’s and Hun Sen’s letter during their exchange seems to be so deep in optimism on the national issues.
The letter sent by Prince Thomico to Hun Sen, dated 10 March 2008, stated: “At the end of the 18th century, General Napoleon Bonaparte ended the revolution which took place in France in 1789. In 1815, Napoleon organized a strong legal foundation that French leaders can use to build a French society and economy in a state with the rule of law for two centuries to come.
Similarly, under the current situation in Cambodia, Samdach Dek Cho (Hun Sen) had the historical opportunity to end the events which took place in the Cambodian society starting from 18 March 1970, and these events led to the ending of solidarity in the Cambodian society and they led Cambodian people to consider their compatriots as their own enemies, spilled Cambodian blood on our land, and led to the scorning by foreigners on the Khmer race up until now.
On several occasions recently, Samdach Prime minister (Hun Sen) expressed your support to the Sangkum Reastr Niyum (SRN) regime led by Samdech Norodom Sihanouk, the father of national independence. Following the SRN example, Samdach Dek Cho (Hun Sen) has the ability to build the national unification and the reconciliation of our nation, so that Cambodians from all political tendencies gather their force and ideas in a new policy to rebuild the future Khmer society, in honor, dignity, and national pride. Under this idea, I am providing, from the bottom of my heart, my faithful support to dedicate my strength in this new unification movement.”
In response to the prince’s letter, Hun Sen wrote him back a letter dated 10 March, stating:
“I am extremely surprised when I read your letter dated 10 march 2008, but this was a pleasant and happy surprise because I received your support – that of an important nationalist source. The fact that nationalist people understand each others, and reach a unification stage is a very moving force that will push the construction movement of the country to progress forward very rapidly.
What you said was correct, that is I am dedicated to build the country by following the goals pointed out by the SRN of Hero King Norodom Sihanouk, the father of the nation. I am supporting and will be supporting forever the king(s) of the Khmer nation, who is leading the people to prosperity and happiness in all eras where they remained as the cool shade for their children.
Your support to my policy is a warm encouragement to pursue my work forward under the political path of the CPP which welcomes nationalists from all corners, irrespective of their past, their nationality and religion, in order to build the country with prosperity and national unity."
The letter sent by Prince Thomico to Hun Sen, dated 10 March 2008, stated: “At the end of the 18th century, General Napoleon Bonaparte ended the revolution which took place in France in 1789. In 1815, Napoleon organized a strong legal foundation that French leaders can use to build a French society and economy in a state with the rule of law for two centuries to come.
Similarly, under the current situation in Cambodia, Samdach Dek Cho (Hun Sen) had the historical opportunity to end the events which took place in the Cambodian society starting from 18 March 1970, and these events led to the ending of solidarity in the Cambodian society and they led Cambodian people to consider their compatriots as their own enemies, spilled Cambodian blood on our land, and led to the scorning by foreigners on the Khmer race up until now.
On several occasions recently, Samdach Prime minister (Hun Sen) expressed your support to the Sangkum Reastr Niyum (SRN) regime led by Samdech Norodom Sihanouk, the father of national independence. Following the SRN example, Samdach Dek Cho (Hun Sen) has the ability to build the national unification and the reconciliation of our nation, so that Cambodians from all political tendencies gather their force and ideas in a new policy to rebuild the future Khmer society, in honor, dignity, and national pride. Under this idea, I am providing, from the bottom of my heart, my faithful support to dedicate my strength in this new unification movement.”
In response to the prince’s letter, Hun Sen wrote him back a letter dated 10 March, stating:
“I am extremely surprised when I read your letter dated 10 march 2008, but this was a pleasant and happy surprise because I received your support – that of an important nationalist source. The fact that nationalist people understand each others, and reach a unification stage is a very moving force that will push the construction movement of the country to progress forward very rapidly.
What you said was correct, that is I am dedicated to build the country by following the goals pointed out by the SRN of Hero King Norodom Sihanouk, the father of the nation. I am supporting and will be supporting forever the king(s) of the Khmer nation, who is leading the people to prosperity and happiness in all eras where they remained as the cool shade for their children.
Your support to my policy is a warm encouragement to pursue my work forward under the political path of the CPP which welcomes nationalists from all corners, irrespective of their past, their nationality and religion, in order to build the country with prosperity and national unity."
