Cambodian King Appoints Hun Sen's Son as New Prime Minister

Days after his election victory in July, Mr. Hun Sen announced that he would step down as prime minister and hand over power to his eldest son. Mr. Hun Manet, 45, has been commander of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces since 2018.

General Hun Manet will become Cambodia's new Prime Minister. Photo: AFP

Today, at the request of Mr. Hun Sen, King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia issued a royal decree stating that he "appointed Dr. Hun Manet as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia for the 7th term of the National Assembly ".

However, to officially become the country's new leader, Mr. Hun Manet and his new cabinet must pass a vote of confidence in the Cambodian National Assembly on August 22.

Mr. Hun Sen became Prime Minister of Cambodia in 1985. He helped modernize the country after war and genocide. After leaving office, Prime Minister Hun Sen will become President of the Cambodian Senate early next year.

Hoang Hai (according to Bangkok Post, CNA, AFP)

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