Phnom Penh, August 22 (QNA) - Cambodia's National Assembly (parliament) on Tuesday endorsed Hun Manet as the country's new prime minister for a five-year term.

Manet was confirmed as prime minister after a vote of confidence in the National Assembly. He was elected by all 123 members who were present for the vote on Tuesday.

The National Assembly also approved Hun Manet's new cabinet members for the 2023-2028 term.

Addressing the parliament after the vote, Manet vowed to safeguard the country's independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, peace, stability, security and safety, as well as to further develop the economy.

He said the government will also prioritize investment in technological development, green economy, physical infrastructure, social protection, and human resources, especially in education and health.
The Hun Manet-led new cabinet is made up of one prime minister, 10 deputy prime ministers, 11 senior ministers, and 30 ministers.

According to an official schedule, Hun Manet and his cabinet members will be sworn in Tuesday afternoon at the Royal Palace under the auspices of the nation's King Norodom Sihamoni.
Hun Manet, 45 years old, succeeded his 71-year-old father Samdech Techo Hun Sen, who stepped down after having held the post for more than 38 years. (QNA)