Cambodian king appoints Hun Sen's son as new prime minister

Cambodia’s king signs royal decree to nominate Hun Manet as PM

Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni on Monday issued a royal decree to appoint Hun Sen’s eldest son Hun Manet as the country’s prime minister, ensuring that the transfer of power from father to son will occur later this month. According to the decree, Hun Manet will assume the office on Aug. 22, when the newly elected National Assembly adopts the new cabinet. It will be the completion of years of preparation for a transfer of power from father to s…

Cambodia’s king appoints army chief Hun Manet as successor to his father, long-ruling Hun Sen

Phnom Penh, August 7, 2023 — Cambodia’s king on Monday formally appointed army chief Hun Manet to succeed his father and long-ruling Prime Minister Hun Sen as the nation’s leader later this month after their party sealed victory in a one-sided election last month. The royal decree signed by King Norodom Sihamoni and shared to the public by state social media means the 45-year-old Hun Manet is officially the incoming leader and will take office A…

After 38 years, Cambodia has a new head of government: the son of the previous prime minister. But it is questionable whether the heir has much leeway. More...

Cambodian king names Hun Sen's son as new PM in royal decree

Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni has designated Hun Manet as the new leader of the nation, taking over from his father, Prime Minister Hun Sen, who is relinquishing his position following an almost forty-year tenure marked by strict governance. In an official proclamation, King Norodom Sihamoni has named Dr Hun Manet as the prime minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia for the 7th parliamentary term, as reported by AFP.  In a royal decree, King Norod…

Cambodia king approves PM’s son Hun Manet as next premier

Hun Sen has said he would lead the CPP, become president of the upper house Senate, and would step back into the prime minister's job if his son did not perform well.

Cambodian king appoints outgoing premier's son as new chief executive

Hun Manet, son of outgoing Prime Minister Hun Sen, set to take charge on Aug. 22 - Anadolu Ajansı