Vietnam congratulates Hun Sen on reappointment as Cambodian PM
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam congratulates Samdech Techo Hun Sen on his re-appointment as Prime Minister of Cambodia, spokeswoman for Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang told reporters on Saturday.
 Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen during his election campaign in Phnom Penh. (Source: AFP / VNA) |
She said Vietnam, as a close neighbor of Cambodia, congratulates Hun Sen on his appointment as Cambodian Prime Minister in accordance with a royal ordinance issued on Friday by Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni to take a mission of establishing a new Government for the new-tenure National Assembly’s approval.
She added this is a significant stride in the election progress of Cambodia and Vietnam believes the new National Assembly and Government of Cambodia will continue leading the country to thrive and contribute to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the Southeast Asia and the world.