Cambodia’s ruling, opposition parties to resume talks over electoral reform next week

Representatives of Cambodia’s ruling and opposition parties will meet next Tuesday to discuss about the establishment of a mechanism for an electoral reform, the Cambodia People’s Party (CPP) said Saturday. “The ruling CPP sets 9:00 a.m. Feb. 18 as the date to meet and negotiate with the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) ,”a CPP’s statement said. …

CNRP spokesman Yem Ponharith said it is a positive step toward solving the seven-month post-election dispute if the forthcoming talk produces fruitful results. “The CNRP will end boycott of parliament if the two sides agree on the establishment of a mechanism for an electoral reform and an early election,” …

Shanghai Daily News Staff
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