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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to step down

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen announced on July 26 that he will not retain his position in the next government.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to step down ảnh 1Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen. (Photo: AFP/VNA)
PhnomPenh (VNA) – Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen announcedon July 26 that he will not retain his position in the next government. 

Instead,his son Hun Manet will succeed him, a seismic change set to occur in the comingweeks.

Thisrevelation came during a special live broadcast to the nation in the afternoonof July 26, following his meeting with King Norodom Sihamoni.

However,he will continue to work as President of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP)."I will maintain my presidency of the ruling party and remain a member ofparliament. Furthermore, upon my departure from the Cabinet, the King hasoffered to appoint me as head of the Royal Advisory Council," Hun Sensaid.

HunSen said that he would run for a seat in Cambodia's Senate in February 2024 andthen become the President of the Senate.

Healso revealed that that senior CPP figures, including National AssemblyPresident Heng Samrin, Defence Minister Tea Banh, Interior Minister Sar Khengand Deputy Prime Minister Men Sam An will leave their current positions andjoin the Royal Advisory Council./.



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