CPP officials salute the national flag at the event marking the beginning of the party's election campaign in Phnom Penh on May 17 (Photo: VNA)Phnom Penh (VNA) – The Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) kickedoff a campaign for the provincial, municipal and district council election inPhnom Penh on May 17.
The launching ceremony, which was held on Koh Pich island, waspresided over by Senate President and CPP Vice Chairman Samdech Say Chhum withthe participation of more than 3,500 people.
In his remarks, Say Chhum highlighted the sound leadership of theCPP, helping Cambodia develop fast and reap significant achievements.
With the rectangular development strategy and the leadershipof CPP President – Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen, the CPP plans to make localcouncils contribute more to the development of each city and province, and thenation at large in the time ahead, he said.
The CPP’s election campaignis scheduled to last for eight days in all cities and provinces in Cambodia.
Seven political parties have registered tocontest the sub-national election in May. There are 559 seats up for grabs inPhnom Penh and 24 provinces, while there are 3,555 seats up for grabs in all citiesand districts across the country.-VNA
