"The government still sticks to an open policy for people's rights in choosing beliefs and religions," he said during the closing ceremony of the 22nd Quran recital contest in Phnom Penh's Chaktomok conference hall.
"I'd like to continue urging all religions in Cambodia to live together harmoniously and help the government develop the country towards a prosperous society."
The premier said that Muslims, who were born and are living in Cambodia, are lucky because the country has no discrimination, violence and division in the religious circles.
"Even though Buddhism is Cambodia's state religion and most Cambodians are Buddhists, the government always gives attention to the freedom of other convictions and religions, sticking to the policy of equal status, equal rights and same obligation implementation," he added.
Hun Sen also announced the launch of a Muslim Foundation and pledged to make a donation of $5,000 USD every year to the foundation.
There are around 600,000 Muslims that are living in Cambodia currently. Sos Kamry, the spiritual leader of Cambodia's Muslim community, expressed his gratitude to the premier for supporting Muslims in maintaining their belief and religion.
He expressed, on behalf of the Muslim community, the support for the candidate of Hun Sen for the post of prime minister in the upcoming July general election.
