Cambodia Focuses on Youth Development, Sending Delegates to Russia and Europe for National Advancement
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Kuoy Sophoal urged youth delegates attending the 2026 World Youth Festival in Russia and scholarship students pursuing master's and doctoral degrees in France and the Czech Republic to diligently acquire knowledge and experience for national development. The remarks were made during a meeting with approximately 45 youth delegates and scholarship students at the Royal Palace on September 9, 2026. Sophoal emphasized human capital as the core force for national progress.
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