Phnom Penh (FN), March 23 - Prime Minister Hun Sen informed Kentaro Sonoura, an advisor to the Prime Minister of Japan, that he had failed to hold Culture of Dialogue with former leader of the dissolved opposition party Sam Rainsy.

The remark was made when Kentaro Sonoura paid a courtesy call to Prime Minister Hun Sen on Friday at the Peace Palace, Phnom Penh.

Kentaro Sonoura clarified that the Japanese government does not interfere into Cambodia's internal affairs, but just wants to know whether the Royal Government of Cambodia was able to hold dialogue with Sam Rainsy.

“Cambodian law does not give pardons to politicians who were banned from from political activities, and no one could oppose the Supreme Court,” said Prime Minister Hun Sen.

He added that his negotiation skill has been used for solving conflicts, but never successfully achieved with Sam Rainsy.

The premier recalled that he had requested pardons twice for Sam Rainsy, and tried to negotiate with him in 2014, but Sam Rainsy continued to attack him, insulted his family, and has called for the army to overthrow the government.

Prime Minister Hun Sen also told Kentaro Sonoura that the political situation in Cambodia is much better compared to other countries in the region.

“There are many political parties in Cambodia to compete in the upcoming election. I used to tell the ​​former CNRP leaders, who still can participate in politics, to form a new party to race in the election, as not everyone will vote for the ruling party,” said Prime Minister Hun Sen.

Kentaro Sonoura pledged to pass this information to Japanese government. He added that the Japanese government continues to support Cambodia.
=FRESH NEWS