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Hun Manet
NameHun Manet
OfficePrime Minister of Cambodia
Term start22 August 2023
MonarchNorodom Sihamoni
PredecessorHun Sen
Office2Member of the National Assembly
Term start221 August 2023
Constituency2Phnom Penh
PartyCambodian People's Party
SpousePich Chanmony
Alma materUnited States Military Academy, New York University, University of Bristol
BranchRoyal Cambodian Armed Forces
Serviceyears1995–2023
RankGeneral
CommandsRoyal Cambodian Army

Hun Manet is a Cambodian politician and former military officer who has served as the Prime Minister of Cambodia since August 2023. He is the eldest son of long-serving former Prime Minister Hun Sen and a senior member of the ruling Cambodian People's Party. His rise to the premiership followed a carefully orchestrated political transition, marking a significant generational shift in the leadership of the Kingdom of Cambodia.

Early life and education

Born on 20 October 1977 in Mémoire, Koh Thom District, Kandal Province, he is the eldest son of Hun Sen and Bun Rany. He completed his secondary education at the prestigious French School in Phnom Penh. In 1995, he earned a coveted spot at the United States Military Academy at West Point, becoming the first Cambodian to graduate from the institution in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He subsequently pursued higher education in the United Kingdom and the United States, earning a Master of Economics from New York University and a Doctor of Philosophy in Economics from the University of Bristol. His doctoral thesis focused on the economic effects of Cambodia's border conflicts with Thailand.

Military career

Commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces upon his graduation from West Point, his military career was rapid and closely tied to the nation's defense establishment. He held various command and staff positions, rising through the ranks to become a four-star general. He served as the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Army and headed the Counter-Terrorism Special Forces Command. His tenure included participation in numerous joint military exercises with partners like the People's Liberation Army of China and the United States Armed Forces. He also served as a personal aide-de-camp to his father, Hun Sen, solidifying his role within the country's security apparatus.

Political career

His formal political ascent began in late 2021 when he was appointed as a member of the Central Committee of the Cambodian People's Party. In 2023, he was selected as the party's candidate for Prime Minister, a move ratified during the national elections. He was elected as a member of the National Assembly for the capital, Phnom Penh, a prerequisite for assuming the premiership. This transition was part of a broader succession plan within the Cambodian People's Party, which has dominated Cambodian politics since the fall of the Khmer Rouge regime.

Prime Ministership

He was officially sworn in as Prime Minister of Cambodia by King Norodom Sihamoni on 22 August 2023, succeeding his father, Hun Sen, who had led the government for over 38 years. His administration has stated priorities of maintaining economic growth, enhancing foreign relations, and addressing youth employment. Key early diplomatic engagements have included meetings with leaders from ASEAN member states, China, Japan, and France. His government continues to face international scrutiny regarding human rights and the political dominance of the Cambodian People's Party.

Personal life

He is married to Pich Chanmony, the daughter of a senior police official, and the couple has three children. His family is considered one of the most influential in Cambodia. His siblings, including Hun Many and Hun Mali, also hold significant positions in public life, business, and civil society. He is fluent in Khmer, English, and French.

Awards and honours

Throughout his military and public service career, he has received numerous national awards. These include the Royal Order of Cambodia and the Order of Sahametrei, which are among the highest honors bestowed by the Kingdom of Cambodia. He has also been recognized with various medals for national defense and long service within the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces.

Category:1977 births Category:Living people Category:Prime Ministers of Cambodia Category:Cambodian generals Category:Cambodian People's Party politicians