Hun Sen Vows Peaceful Handover Upon Election Loss
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Wednesday vowed that he will instruct the Council for Ministers to hand over the reigns of power to any new government or new leader in line with democratic requirements.
The premier’s remarks came after criticism that the present government led by Hun Sen is dictatorial. He stated that any political party winning the next election will be able to take control of the country peacefully.
Analysts, however, say that the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) is likely to win the next election.
“Those who win the election do not worry, I’ll go to Council for Ministers, and then I will sign, handing over everything to a new leader or government and I wish them best regards in leading the country. I will not disturb or protest with you,” Hun Sen said during the 6th Asia Economic Forum held at Le Royal Hotel in Phnom Penh over two days.
“I will inform all my supporters and followers to stand for and support the new government or new leader,” he added.
Related to the premier’s remarks, one opposition Sam Rainsy Party (SRP) lawmaker showed his support for the premier’s remarks, saying he understands democracy.
“I think that the premier understands clearly about democratic systems whether in Cambodia or in the world,” he said, claiming that “the SRP may win the next election; that is why the premier said this.”
Hun Sen confirmed that he ready for the 2013 and 2018 elections, and is ready to be a prime minister until 2023.
During the forum, he also referred to the training of the younger generation in Cambodia and other partner nations to ease their relationship when they become leaders.
Meanwhile, DAP Media Center Director-General Soy Sopheap has claimed that most Cambodians in the US support Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen’s policies, even those who previously supported the two main opposition parties, the Sam Rainsy Party (SRP) and the Human Rights Party (HRP).
His remarks came after he led a DAP delegation to the US to meet and chat with Cambodians living in the US. Soy Sopheap and Mayarith, DAP Radio Director, are to arrive back in Cambodia at 11 am on January 22.
He claimed that most people who before supported the SRP’s Sam Rainsy and the HRP’s Kem Sokha have lessened or withdrawn their support and instead backed the premier’s policies.
“The people here are confident in the premier’s policy in protecting Preah Vihear temple,” Soy Sopheap said, adding that many wished to find out about the human rights situation and the state of democracy.
The premier’s remarks came after criticism that the present government led by Hun Sen is dictatorial. He stated that any political party winning the next election will be able to take control of the country peacefully.
Analysts, however, say that the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) is likely to win the next election.
“Those who win the election do not worry, I’ll go to Council for Ministers, and then I will sign, handing over everything to a new leader or government and I wish them best regards in leading the country. I will not disturb or protest with you,” Hun Sen said during the 6th Asia Economic Forum held at Le Royal Hotel in Phnom Penh over two days.
“I will inform all my supporters and followers to stand for and support the new government or new leader,” he added.
Related to the premier’s remarks, one opposition Sam Rainsy Party (SRP) lawmaker showed his support for the premier’s remarks, saying he understands democracy.
“I think that the premier understands clearly about democratic systems whether in Cambodia or in the world,” he said, claiming that “the SRP may win the next election; that is why the premier said this.”
Hun Sen confirmed that he ready for the 2013 and 2018 elections, and is ready to be a prime minister until 2023.
During the forum, he also referred to the training of the younger generation in Cambodia and other partner nations to ease their relationship when they become leaders.
Meanwhile, DAP Media Center Director-General Soy Sopheap has claimed that most Cambodians in the US support Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen’s policies, even those who previously supported the two main opposition parties, the Sam Rainsy Party (SRP) and the Human Rights Party (HRP).
His remarks came after he led a DAP delegation to the US to meet and chat with Cambodians living in the US. Soy Sopheap and Mayarith, DAP Radio Director, are to arrive back in Cambodia at 11 am on January 22.
He claimed that most people who before supported the SRP’s Sam Rainsy and the HRP’s Kem Sokha have lessened or withdrawn their support and instead backed the premier’s policies.
“The people here are confident in the premier’s policy in protecting Preah Vihear temple,” Soy Sopheap said, adding that many wished to find out about the human rights situation and the state of democracy.
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