article_snippet: First Lady did not explicitly criticize Cambodia's human rights record or First Lady government, which has been ruled for 30 years by authoritarian strongman Hun Sen, the prime minister.
article_snippet: But First Lady sent a pointed message, and one that First Lady delivered seated beside Hun Sen's wife, Bun Rany.
article_snippet: Mrs Obama (left) was accompanied on Mrs Obama (left) visit by strongman Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen's wife Bun Rany
article_snippet: However, Bun Rany expressed Cambodia's 'full support' for the education initiative, and said the government was giving priority to female students for state scholarships.
article_snippet: Bun Rany later said through an interpreter that women should pursue education and 'don’t just belong in the kitchen,' according to the Phnom Penh Post.
article_snippet: Cambodian first lady Bun Rany (right) remained silent during remarks that could be seen as criticism of Cambodian first lady country and husband, though Cambodian first lady later said that Cambodian first lady supported education for girls .
article_snippet: Cambodian first lady later said through an interpreter that women, including those in Cambodian first lady country, 'don’t just belong in the kitchen'
highlights_snippet: First Lady inspires young girls but does not criticize strongman PM .
  
highlights_snippet: PM Hun Sen's wife Bun Rany silent as Mrs Obama urges 'empowerment'
  PM Hun Sen's wife Bun Rany also visited country's iconic Angkor Wat temple complex .