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Cambodian political parties hold congresses

Cambodia’s Funcinpec party, Beehive Social Democratic Party and Khmer National United Party recently held congresses to re-elect leadership boards.
Cambodian political parties hold congresses ảnh 1New Beehive Social Democratic Party President Houn Panary (Photo: phnompenhpost.com)

Phnom Penh (VNA) – Cambodia’s Funcinpec party (FP), BeehiveSocial Democratic Party (BSDP) and Khmer National United Party (KNUP) recentlyheld congresses to re-elect leadership boards to meet requirements of the revisedLaw on Political Parties.

Holding its congress on September 23, the FP agreed to create a new logo thatfeatures the image of its leader, Prince Norodom Ranarith, in combination with25 light rays representing 25 cities and provinces in the country.

The FP leader announced support for Prime Minister Samdech Techno Hun Sen’slegal measures applied for opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party leader KemSokha.

Meanwhile, on September 24, Houn Panary was elected as President of the BSDP inplace of the party founder Mom Sonando, who stepped down after bad results ofthe communal election.

The same day, KNUP voted Soengho Kiri as President of the Party. Its formerleader Nhek Bunchhay was charged for drug offenses.-VNA
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