Phnom Penh: Venerable Such has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Royal Government of Cambodia, led by Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, as well as to the Cambodian people, for their warm and respectful welcome for him to reside in the Kingdom.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, Venerable Such's message of thanks follows a public statement issued on the evening of June 19 by Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, who reaffirmed Cambodia's open-door policy to all Cambodians facing discrimination abroad. The Prime Minister extended a warm welcome to Venerable Such and others, emphasizing that the invitation is open to any monk, nun, or Cambodian citizen experiencing discrimination or marginalization due to their Khmer identity or advocacy for justice and dignity.
The Prime Minister also assured that such individuals are always welcome to return and reside in Cambodia without fear of persecution or discrimination. He stressed that the Royal Government of Cambodia would not deport or hand over any Cambodian national to a foreign country under such circumstances.
The Royal Government and the Cambodian people continue to uphold a spirit of compassion and unity, offering refuge and dignity to their compatriots at all times.