Cambodia Marks the 35th Anniversary of the January 7 Victory Day

Some 50,000 Cambodian people from all walks of life gathered here this morning at Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Center in a meeting to commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the January 7 Victory Day 1979-2014 over the Khmer Rouge Genocidal Regime.

This auspicious event was presided over by Samdech Akka Moha Thamma Pothisal Chea Sim, President of the Senate and President of the Cambodian People Party (CPP); Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrei Heng Samrin, President of the National Assembly and Honorary President of CPP; and Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister and Vice President of CPP.

“Today the people of Cambodia in the whole country are energetically celebrating the great event of the 35th anniversary of the historic January 7, 1979 victory that overthrew the genocidal regime of Pol Pot, saved the Cambodian People’s lives in a timely manner and maintained the country’s existence and progress up to the present,” Samdech Heng Samrin said.

Though 35 years have passed, the historic event continues to bear great significance for every generation to come as well as peace and justice loving people in the world, he underlined.

“We are meeting to commemorate the victory day with the spirit of deep respect for uncountable fallen combatants and patriots who fought and sacrificed bravely for the liberation of our nation from the genocide, defended the people’s revival, and to remember always the great assistance rendered by every country-near and far, for the supreme cause. We all are bowing to pay respects to the souls of millions of people who died unjustly under the genocidal regime and pray for their souls to the rest in peace,” he added.

According to Samdech Heng Samrin’s speech, with the current development and achievements, January 7, 1979 cannot be forgotten. “January 7 victory is our second birthday and without the January 7 victory, we would not have everything we do today. In the past 35 years, stemming from the January 7, 1979, the Kingdom of Cambodia enjoys radical changes in all fields and appreciations and greetings from people all over the world,” he said.

Samdech Heng Samrin also highlighted that in the year 2013, Cambodia realized numerous achievements in all fields in the course of its development. Cambodia has successfully finished its implementation of the political platform which guaranteed peace, stability, security, social order, democracy, development and national sovereignty.

In the context of the current political issues, the fact that the opposition party has attempted to put pressure to the Royal Government of Cambodia led by CPP, and demanded for Samdech Techo Hun Sen’s resignation and for the re-run of the national election, is an action that violates the Constitution, democratic principles, and will of the overwhelming majority of the Cambodian people, stressed Samdech Heng Samrin.

Sourced: TravelDailyNews