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Heng Samrin
Cambodian politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Cambodian name, the surname is Heng. In accordance with Cambodian custom, this person should be referred to by the given name, Samrin.
Heng Samrin (Khmer: ហេង សំរិន; born 25 May 1934) is a Cambodian politician who served as the President of the National Assembly of Cambodia (2006–2023). Between 1979 and 1992, he was the de facto leader of the Hanoi-backed People's Republic of Kampuchea (1979–1989) and State of Cambodia (1989–1992) and General Secretary of the Kampuchean People's Revolutionary Party (1981–1991). He has been a member of Parliament since 14 June 1993. He is the oldest member of parliament, and the longest-serving president of the National Assembly in history. His honorary title is "Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrei Heng Samrin" (Khmer: សម្តេចអគ្គមហាពញាចក្រី ហេង សំរិន).
Quick Facts His ExcellencySamdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrei, President of the National Assembly ...
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President of the National Assembly | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In office 21 March 2006 – 22 August 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Monarch | Norodom Sihamoni | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vice President | Cheam Yeab Khuon Sodary Nguon Nhel Say Chhum Kem Sokha You Hockry | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preceded by | Norodom Ranariddh | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Succeeded by | Khuon Sodary | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Born | (1934-05-25) 25 May 1934 (age 90) Ponhea Kraek District, Kampong Cham Province, Cambodia, French Indochina (now in Tboung Khmum Province) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Political party | Cambodian People's Party | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Spouse | Sao Ty | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Children | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Branch/service | Royal Cambodian Army | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rank | Five-Star General[1][2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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