Written by DAP NEWS -- Wednesday, 14 October 2009
(Post by CAAI News Media)
Prime Minister Hun Sen on Tuesday said that the Cambodian Government will not tolerate the building of military bases in Cambodia that would be used as a launch pad to strike other countries.
The PM said this policy would help ensure Cambodia’s safety and stability during a speech on the of Brigade 70’s 15th anniversary celebrations on Oct 13. He vowed to resolutely fight back against any enemies who to encroach upon Cambo-dia’s sovereign territory. “The Gover- nment supports the Cambodia Royal Armed Forces (RCAF) to liaise and cooperate with international community against terrorism and other illegal activities both internal and external,” Hun Sen said.
Nevertheless, no nations would be allowed to military build bases with offensive capabilities, the PM stressed. “The Government absolutely does not allow directed organization or illegal army groups based in Cam- bodia to fight with other countries.”
The premier stated that the Government is augmenting and reforming the RCAF by eliminating so called ‘ghost soldiers’ and improving the men’s competency.
“Brigade 70 has the responsibility of guarding the Senate president, the National Assembly President, the Ministry of Defense top leaders, Phnom Penh Municipal officials, prevent flooding and to defending sovereignty,” said Mao Sophan, Brigade 70 chief. “Separate Brigade 70 sections guard the premier and international visitors to Cambodia,” he told DAP News Cambodia on Monday.
Pol Sareoun, RCAF commander in chief, said that Brigade 70 is only a small part of Cambodia’s army.
Over the past 15 years, Brigade 70 spent US$2,722,531 on headquarters, supported by the premier and his wife who built 59 buildings.
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