Manet emphasized the peace and development achieved since the war, urging the nation to safeguard these gains to prevent a return to the turmoil experienced four decades ago under the Khmer Rouge. He advocated for peace at the inauguration of the Choeung Ek Wastewater Treatment Plant, reminding citizens to remember their history and take pride in Cambodia’s progress, while acknowledging there are still areas for growth.

Hun Sen, the country's former leader, had highlighted at the Win-Win Memorial's 2018 unveiling that although the Khmer Rouge fell in 1979, conflicts persisted until his policy completely ended hostilities by 1998, without further bloodshed.

Thong Mengdavid from the Asian Vision Institute remarked on the significance of remembering Cambodia's turbulent past, spanning from the 1970s to 1998. He praised Hun Sen's efforts which brought peace, unity, and economic growth. The Win-Win Monument now stands as a tribute to peace and serves as a research hub for those seeking to understand Cambodia’s history and progress. It has grown into a site for reflection, learning, and even a tourist destination attracting both locals and international visitors.