Kandal (FN), Aug. 3 – Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen vowed to return as prime minister if his successor Hun Manet is in danger.

The premier spoke on Thursday morning (Aug. 3) in an inauguration ceremony of Ring Road No.3.

"I would like to warn you that if the life of my son [Hun Manet] is in danger, I must return to be the prime minister for a while and look for another successor,” Samdech underscored, adding that "he will not let the nation plunge into turmoil."

On 26 July 2023, premier Hun Sen announced to step down from premiership. He will become president of the Senate in the new term from 25 February 2024, and also serve as president of the supreme privy council to the king.
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