Hun Sen’s son endorsed as future Cambodian PM candidate

Phnom Penh, Dec 24 : The ruling Central Committee of the Cambodian Peoples Party (CPP) on Friday unanimously decided to endorse Hun Manet, the eldest son of Prime Minister Hun Sen, as the future prime ministerial candidate, according to an official statement.The decision was made during the CPPs 43rd Central Committee meeting held at the partys headquarters in Phnom Penh, the statement said, adding that the meeting was presided over by Hun Sen and National Assembly President Heng Samrin, reports Xinhua news agency.

Manet, 44, is currently a member of the CPPs Permanent Committee, and in the army, he is a deputy commander-in-chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) and the commander of the Royal Cambodian Army.Hun Sen announced early this month that Manet will be the next prime ministerial candidate after his possible retirement in 2030.

The 69-year-old has served as the Prime Minister since 1985, making him the longest-serving head of government of Cambodia, and one of the longest-serving leaders in the world.Also the CPPs President, Hun Sen is currently serving his sixth term as Prime Minister in de facto one party rule.

Speaking at a press conference after Fridays meeting, CPP spokesman Suos Yara said two senior party members, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Tea Banh and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for National Assembly-Senate Relations and Inspection Men Sam An, were elected as the partys vice presidents during the meeting.The CPP now has four vice presidents including Senate President Say Chhum and Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sar Kheng, he said.

"The Central Committee has urged all the CPPs members to strengthen solidarity and internal unity, in order to implement the partys political programs and decisions successfully for the sake of the nation and people," Yara said.He added that the Central Committee also appealed to the Cambodians to protect the countrys peace, independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

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Hun Sens son is endorsed for the future Cambodian PM Candidat

"The Central Committee has urged CPP members to build solidarity and inner unity in order to successfully implement partys policies and decisions for the benefit of the country and its people," Yara statedThe Central Committee appealed also to Cambodians for peace, independence and sovereignty.#Sens #Cambodian #candi.