Hun Manet Attends Traditional Boat Race Opening Ceremony in Kampong Thom Province
A traditional boat race opened in Kampong Thom Province, Cambodia, with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Civil Service, Hun Manet, in attendance. He emphasized the event as a valuable opportunity for camaraderie among leaders, officials, athletes, and citizens, in addition to being a sporting spectacle. The province's infrastructure development and tourism potential were also highlighted.
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