Cambodian PM Hun Sen announces resignation after 4 decades FMTNews FMTWorld
PHNOM PENH: Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen, one of the world’s longest-serving leaders, said today he will resign and hand power to his eldest son after almost four decades of hardline rule.
“I would like to ask for understanding from the people as I announce that I will not continue as prime minister,” the 70-year-old said in a special broadcast on state television. Hun Sen has trailed the handover to his son for a year and a half, and the 45-year-old played a leading role in campaigning for Sunday’s vote.
China welcomed Sunday’s election, with President Xi Jinping sending Hun Sen a personal message of congratulation.
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