Yang Peou, secretary-general of the Royal Academy of Cambodia, said the appointment aligns with the Cambodian People’s Party’s victory in the 2023 general election, where Manet was already a prime ministerial candidate.
Peou viewed this as a new turning point in the Kingdom’s history, foreseeing a promising future for the country under the leadership of the young blood.
“This is a new energy in politics and a turning point. We hope that the new leadership of Manet will provide a new perspective on both domestic and foreign politics. Normally, a new person, even within the same CPP political line, has new stylistic methods and tactics with which they lead,” he said.
Peou’s optimism about the qualifications of the new prime minister is rooted in Manet’s education, physical appearance, personal character, fitness and positive societal reputation.
He remarked that Manet…
