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Cambodian National Assembly, Senate hold first joint congress

According to a tentative schedule, the key topics discussed at the congress include social welfare, the informal economy, and agriculture, priority policy agendas set by the 7th tenure of the Cambodian Government. However, due to the expanded participation and the current situation in Cambodia, some other topics may also be discussed at this congress.

Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen votes at the National Assembly and Senate joint congress on June 2. (Photo: phnompenhpost.com)
Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen votes at the National Assembly and Senate joint congress on June 2. (Photo: phnompenhpost.com)

Phnom Penh (VNA) – Cambodia's National Assembly (NA) and Senate convened their first joint congress on June 2.

The congress was chaired by President of the Senate Samdech Techo Hun Sen and was attended by President of the NA Samdech Moha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary and Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet, among others.

According to a tentative schedule, the key topics discussed at the congress include social welfare, the informal economy, and agriculture, priority policy agendas set by the 7th tenure of the Cambodian Government. However, due to the expanded participation and the current situation in Cambodia, some other topics may also be discussed at this congress.

Following the two-day congress, Samdech Techo Hun Sen is expected to hold a press conference./.

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