Phnom Penh (FN), Mar. 14 – Cambodian Senate President, Samdech Techo Hun Sen expressed his displeasure at convicted opposition figure Sam Rainsy, who recently visited the United States (US) and called for sanctions against Cambodia. This move came despite Rainsy having openly criticised US President Donald Trump during the US election campaign.

Samdech Techo spoke on Friday (Mar. 14) during a solidarity dinner with the Cambodian Oknha Association at Premier Centre Sen Sok in Phnom Penh.

“I am astonished that you went to the US. You openly criticised Donald Trump during the election campaign, and now you are relying on the US to pressure Cambodia. Cambodia is currently acting as a mediator between ASEAN and the US. Do you truly not understand this, or are you just pretending to be ignorant? Either way, this is truly ignorant,” Samdech Techo underscored.

Samdech Techo pointed out that in 2025, Cambodia will serve as a mediator between the US and ASEAN. He described the opposition’s request for the US to impose sanctions on Cambodia as illogical and counterproductive.

On the occasion, Samdech Techo Hun Sen also warned a woman in the US against promoting the “Blooming Flowers’ Campaign,” a movement often associated with opposition activities.
=FRESH NEWS