(VOVWORLD) - Cambodia's king has approved the nomination of the eldest son of Prime Minister Hun Sen to become the next premier, according to a decree published on Monday.
General Hun Manet. (Photo: Reuters) |
The decree endorsing 45-year-old army general Hun Manet requires the approval of the National Assembly, which will be dominated by the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) after its landslide win in a July 23 election.
The legislature is expected to meet on August 22 to vote to approve Hun Manet.