August 12, 2023 | 23:43 (GMT+7)
7th Cambodian N.A. to convene first sitting on August 21
The first sitting of the 7th Cambodian National Assembly (N.A.) will be convened on August 21, nearly one month after its election that took place on July 23.
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The headquarters of Cambodian N.A. (Photo: phnompenhpost.com) |
According to the N.A.’s announcement released on August 11, the solemn and historic event will be presided over by King Norodom Sihamoni.
Senior dignitaries, foreign diplomats in Cambodia, and representatives of several non-governmental organizations are invited to the event.
After the opening ceremony, the first session will commence, presided over by N.A. President Samdech Heng Samrin to approve the mandate of each N.A. member and the internal rules of the N.A. for the 7th mandate.
On August 22, the N.A. will continue the first session to elect a president, vice presidents, and heads of the N.A.’s commissions, as well as conduct a vote of confidence on the new government.
According to the official results announced by the National Election Commission of Cambodia, at the 7th National Assembly election on July 23, 125 candidates were elected to the legislative body. Of these, 120 were from the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) and five from the royalist party FUNCINPEC.
Source: VNA