Phnom Penh (FN), Apr. 20 – Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen, president of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP), announced that he will not participate in the upcoming election campaign and called on the relevant authorities to create a conducive environment for the campaign.

The premier spoke at the inauguration ceremony of Phnom Penh Flood Protection and Drainage Improvement Phase IV on Wednesday (20 Apr).

Samdech ordered the relevant authorities to facilitate both ruling and non-ruling political parties to have the same rights to do political campaign.

The premier also called on the relevant authorities to create a conducive environment for the people to fairly and transparently participate in the election according to the law.

The 5th Commune / Sangkat Council Election will be held on 5 June 2022, while the election campaign will begin on 21 May.
=FRESH NEWS