MGR ONLINE – Cambodia’s former Prime Minister Hun Sen said This was the right time for him and his colleagues to retire. This is because the support for the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) rose to more than 82% in the national election on July 23.
“I repeat once again that from January 14, 1985 to August 22, 2023, I served as Prime Minister for 38 years, 7 months, 8 days, or 463 months, or 2,014 weeks, or 14,099 days. It is appropriate for me to resign and let his successor continue,” Hun Sen reiterated at a press conference held at parliament on Tuesday after the first session of the Seventh National Assembly.
Hun Sen added it was not a coincidence. but a known plan since 2021
Hun Sen also rejected criticisms that he was simply transferring positions, not power.
“This is a foolish idea. It is impossible to shake the Prime Minister’s hand and sign it. I think the new cabinet is flexible enough. I am confident that they have enough potential to achieve the country’s goal of becoming an upper-middle-income country by 2030 and a high-income country by 2050,” Hun Sen reiterated.
Hun Sen also expressed hope that the new government would maintain peace and political stability and that Cambodia would emerge from its underdeveloped status.
In a speech to parliament following approval and a vote of confidence to the new members of the government, Hun Manet said he was grateful to King Norodom Sihamoni and thanked the leaders. who have confidence in the new government and are entrusted with their duty to serve the country to meet the needs and desires of the Cambodian people
Hun Manet also said the July 23 election was free, fair and transparent, with more than 8.2 million people voting, accounting for about 84.59 percent of the population on the electorate list of the Commission. national election And among them, 82.3% of those who voted support the CPP.
The new Cambodian leader added that This is a high turnout rate compared to other elections. in past history Both in Cambodia and other countries around the world.
This high turnout rate underscores the strong will of the majority of the Khmer population. who exercise their constitutional civil rights to entrust political parties and leaders lead the country on the path of democracy and the rule of law
Hun Manet also said the results of the July 23 election reflected the people’s will and overwhelming support for wanting to see their country move towards progress and prosperity through the path. of peace, development and reform in all sectors The Cambodian government is obligated to relentlessly and actively pursue its historic mission of accelerating development and pushing forward deeper and broader reforms.
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2023-08-23 09:26:00
