Phnom Penh (FN), March 16 - The U.S. Embassy extends deepest condolences to the family of Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, who passed away on March 15.

"Samdach Dr. Sok An had an extraordinary career in the economic, legal, education, religious, cultural preservation, and diplomatic fields," according to the U.S Embassy's statement released on Thursday afternoon.

"He was a longtime partner with the U.S. Embassy on cultural preservation through his role as President of the Apsara Authority. He likewise made significant contributions to the Royal Government’s efforts to establish the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) through his role as chairman of the Task Force on the Khmer Rouge Trial," the statement added.
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