Phnom Penh (FN), Aug. 22 – Former Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen, also the president of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP), confirmed that the cabinet of the 7th mandate government under the leadership of Hun Manet not only consisted of children of the high-ranking officials, but also orphans and those from diverse backgrounds as long as they are competent.

Samdech spoke at a press conference on Tuesday morning (Aug. 22).

"We do not only appoint the children of high-ranking officials. If my son is useless, he will not be appointed," said Samdech Hun Sen, adding that the new information minister Neth Pheaktra is an orphan.

On the occasion, Samdech Techo also called on the people, civil servants, and the armed forces to support the new government to contribute to the progress of the work.
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