Cambodia's Hun Sen says he will step down as PM, son to take over
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen arrives at the National Assembly of Cambodia during a plenary session in Phnom Penh on Feb 14, 2018.
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PUBLISHED ONJuly 26, 2023 8:13 AM
Phnom Penh - Cambodia's Hun Sen said in a speech on Wednesday (July 26) he would step down as prime minister, and that his son Hun Manet would take over in the coming weeks.
"Hun Manet will become the prime minister in the coming weeks," he said, adding the new premier will be appointed on Aug 10.
Hun Sen, who has ruled the Southeast Asian country for nearly 40 years, was speaking just days after his ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) swept a general election after running virtually unopposed.
"I will continue as the head of the ruling party and member of the National Assembly," he said.
The newly elected parliament would convene on Aug 21 and a new cabinet would be sworn in on Aug 22, Hun Sen said.
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