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Hun Sen: Thaksin family friendship shattered by Paetongtarn’s insults and dishonesty

Senate president Hun Sen has shared his regret that Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has caused the 30-year friendship between him and Thaksin Shinawatra to come to an end. He also apportioned blame for stalled border issue resolutions to her “dishonesty” and “insults toward her ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-thaksin-family-friendship-shattered-by-paetongtarn-s-insults-and-dishonesty

Farewell, ‘brother’: Hun Sen warns he will expose Thaksin for betraying him

Senate president Hun Sen has sent a blunt message to the man who he once described as his “Godbrother” – former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra – accused Thaksin of betraying him and warning that he will expose his treasonous actions, including betraying the Thai ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/farewell-brother-hun-sen-warns-he-will-expose-thaksin-for-betraying-him

Hun Sen warns border conflict may be prolonged

Senate president Hun Sen travelled to Oddar Meanchey province to meet with the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) troops stationed at the border this afternoon, June 26. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-warns-border-conflict-may-be-prolonged

Senate president Hun Sen appointed senior logistics officer during visit to border zone

Former Prime Minister and current Senate President Hun Sen has announced he has been appointed Senior Logistics Officer for the armed forces at the request of commanders. ...

Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/senate-president-hun-sen-appointed-senior-logistics-officer-during-visit-to-border-zone

Thailand summons Cambodian ambassador over call leak, Hun Sen’s spokesperson hits back

Thailand has summoned Cambodia’s ambassador to formally complain after Senate President Hun Sen publicly shared a recorded phone call with the Thai prime minister discussing the ongoing border dispute. ...

Coby Hobbs and Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/thailand-summons-cambodian-ambassador-over-call-leak-hun-sens-spokesperson-hits-back/

Thai government summons Cambodian ambassador over leaked phone conversation

The Thai Foreign Ministry summoned the Cambodian Ambassador to Thailand at 11am today, June 19, to accept a letter of protest regarding the June 18 leaking of a recording of a phone call between Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian Senate president Hun Sen. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thai-government-summons-cambodian-ambassador-over-leaked-phone-conversation

Chem Widhya: Senate president leverages experience to strengthen Cambodia’s diplomacy

Cambodia’s diplomatic efforts are gaining momentum under the leadership of Senate president Hun Sen, with the Senate playing a critical role in the nation’s international relations, according to Chem Widhya, head of the Senate’s 5th Committee. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/chem-widhya-senate-president-leverages-experience-to-strengthen-cambodia-s-diplomacy

Paetongtar admits ‘domestic pressures’ in leaked call

A recording of part of a June 15 telephone conversation between Senate president Hun Sen and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtar Shinawatra was leaked this morning, with the two discussing ways to ease the tension at the borders, especially lifting border crossing restrictions. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/paetongtar-admits-domestic-pressures-in-leaked-call

Hun Sen and family donate $10 million site for female student dorm in capital

Former Prime Minister Hun Sen and his family have donated a 2-hectare plot of land valued at over $10 million to furthering women’s education. The family will construct a dormitory for impoverished female provincial students who are pursuing their studies in Phnom Penh. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-and-family-donate-10-million-site-for-female-student-dorm-in-capital

Hun Sen: Disputed border area is Cambodian territory; I visited in 2009

Senate president Hun Sen has confirmed that the area in Preah Vihear province where yesterday morning’s clash between Thai and Cambodian soldiers occurred is Cambodian territory. The exchange of fire resulted in the death of one Cambodian soldier. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-disputed-border-area-is-cambodian-territory-i-visited-in-2009

Hun Sen’s long-time support for Timor-Leste reflected in warm welcome

During a current official visit to Timor-Leste, Cambodian Senate president Hun Sen was warmly and enthusiastically welcomed by the country’s leaders. They met him at the airport and will also confer an honorary decoration upon him. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-s-long-time-support-for-timor-leste-reflected-in-warm-welcome

Senate president: Citizens enjoy New Year, unconcerned about US tariffs

Senate president Hun Sen remarked that he observed elderly Cambodians joyfully dancing and celebrating during the recent Khmer New Year, showing little concern over recent US tariff hikes, “except for uninformed analysts”. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/senate-president-citizens-enjoy-new-year-unconcerned-about-us-tariffs

Hun Sen calls for major senate reforms

During a ceremony to promote military leaders, Senate President and former Prime Minister Hun Sen called for sweeping reforms to Cambodia’s Senate, saying it should mirror the larger National Assembly, which has broader provincial representation. ...

Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/hun-sen-calls-for-major-senate-reforms/

Hun Sen confers five-star general status on Tea Banh and Men Sam An

Senate president Hun Sen, who is acting head of state while His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni is overseas, has responded to questions regarding the recent promotions of two members of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) to the rank of five-star-general. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-confers-five-star-general-status-on-tea-banh-and-men-sam-an

Hun Sen alleges drone plot, as terror legislation under review

As the Ministry of Justice reviews a draft law on counterterrorism, Senate president Prime Minister Hun Sen has revealed an alleged plan to attack his residence in Takhmao town, Kandal province, using drones. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/politics/hun-sen-alleges-drone-plot-as-terror-legislation-under-review

Hun Sen urges upgrade to “comprehensive” Cambodia-Korea partnership

Senate president Hun Sen has requested South Korean president Yoon Suk-Yeol to consider upgrading Cambodia-Korea relations to a “comprehensive strategic partnership” within the next three years, as the two countries prepare to celebrate their 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations. ...

Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/politics/hun-sen-urges-upgrade-to-comprehensive-cambodia-korea-partnership

Hun Sen: Despite challenges, ASEAN stronger

Senate president Hun Sen has described the ASEAN bloc as getting stronger without “backing down”. He acknowledged that although it has faced many problems, many countries still seek to become ASEAN partners. ...

Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/politics/hun-sen-despite-challenges-asean-stronger-

Hun Sen defends CLV-DTA, warns against unrest inspired by Bangladesh protests

Opposition to the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV-DTA) project continues to grow abroad, with protests by Khmer citizens in South Korea and Australia on Sunday, August 11. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-defends-clv-dta-warns-against-unrest-inspired-by-bangladesh-protests

US defense secretary Lloyd Austin confirms restoration of US-Cambodia ties, joint military drills

Cambodia and the US will restore relations, restart military exercise, and accept Cambodian military students to study at West Point, according to a Facebook post by senate president Hun Sen who met US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday morning. ...

Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/us-defense-secretary-lloyd-austin-confirms-restoration-of-us-cambodia-ties-joint-military-drills/

Hun Sen: Remember the past, but look to the future

As the Kingdom looks back 45 years, while also gazing towards 2050, former Prime Minister Hun Sen, who remains president of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), has offered several recommendations that should be implemented in 2024. ...

Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-remember-the-past-but-look-to-the-future

CPP, 27 smaller parties form ‘long-term vision’ coalition

The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) and 27 other political parties have reached an eight-point agreement to form a coalition for closer cooperation and mutual support. ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cpp-27-smaller-parties-form-long-term-vision-coalition

English Hun Sen biography launched

The Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC) has announced the launch of the English-language version of the seminal work Samdech Techo Hun Sen: Man of Cambodia’s Destiny, after six months of translation. ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/english-hun-sen-biography-launched

Hun Sen to return to Facebook

Former Prime Minister Hun Sen will resume the use of his Facebook page, now renamed “Samdech Hun Sen of Cambodia”, after Facebook’s parent company Meta Platforms Inc declined the request of its Oversight Board to temporarily suspend the account over alleged breaches of its policies. ...

Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-return-facebook

Meta rejects recommendation to suspend Hun Sen for inciting violence

Meta rejected the recommendation of its Oversight Board to suspend former Prime Minister Hun Sen from the company’s platforms for inciting violence. Cambodian government officials celebrated the announcement and said Meta’s representatives are permitted to resume their work in the country. ...

Seoung Nimol and Leila Goldstein
https://cambojanews.com/meta-rejects-recommendation-to-suspend-hun-sen-for-inciting-violence/

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