Samdech Hun Manet is a Cambodian politician and general who has been serving as the prime minister of Cambodia since 2023, succeeding his father, Hun Sen. He is also the vice president of the ruling Cambodian People's Party. Prior to his political appointment, he served in the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) as deputy commander-in-chief and the commander of the Royal Cambodian Army. Upon appointment as prime minister, he was granted the highest civilian honorary title of Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet.
Hun Manet in 2024
With Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo, 16 February 2022.
With other ASEAN leaders and Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese at the ASEAN-Australia Summit in Melbourne, 5 March 2024.
Prime Minister of Cambodia
The prime minister of Cambodia is the head of government of Cambodia. The prime minister is also the chairman of the Cabinet and leads the executive branch of the Royal Government of Cambodia. The prime minister is a member of parliament, and is appointed by the monarch for a term of five years. Since 1945, 37 individuals have served as prime minister; 33 as official prime ministers, and 4 in acting capacities. The current prime minister since 2023 is Hun Manet.
Prime Minister of Cambodia
The Prime Minister's Office
Image: Ranariddh 1990s
Image: Norodom Sihanouk (1983)