Phnom Penh (FN), Dec. 28 – Cambodian army commander lieutenant general Hun Manet urged the military to strengthen the spirit of loyalty to people; and protect the nation, religion, king and peace at all costs.

Manet spoke at the closing ceremony of the 26th special bodyguard training and the inauguration of achievements at the bodyguard headquarter in Kampong Speu province on 25 December 2021.

Manet reiterated the statement after a number of analysts who appeared on a foreign-backed Radio Free Asia showed intention to destroy peace and stability in the kingdom.

Manet said, "military reforms shall start from now, which is done on two main foundations, including the spirit of patriotism and the spirit of independence in all sectors. In term of patriotism, the military shall be loyal to the nation, the people, and protect the nation, religious, the king, and peace in all circumstances at all costs.”

"Armed forces must stay loyal to the nation, the people, and protect peace for the kingdom," Manet added.

"The military is a double-edged sword, which can bring peace and destroy peace,” he underlined.
=FRESH NEWS