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Executive branch Cambodia, in 35 editions.
The entry for Cambodia published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 26 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 26
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024- CGDK--president,
- prime minister;
- PRK--chairman of the Council of State,
- Council of State,
- chairman of the Council of Ministers,
- Council of Ministers
CGDK--president, prime minister; PRK--chairman of the Council of State, Council of State, chairman of the Council of Ministers, Council of Ministers
- NGC--president,
- prime minister;
- SOC--chairman of the Council of State,
- Council of State,
- chairman of the Council of Ministers,
- Council of Ministers
CGDK--president, NGC--president, prime minister; PRK--chairman SOC--chairman of the Council of State, Council of State, chairman of the Council of Ministers, Council of Ministers
Published as “Executive branch”
- a twelve-member Supreme National Council (SNC), chaired by Prince NORODOM SIHANOUK, composed of representatives from each of the four political factions;
- faction names and delegation leaders are: State of Cambodia (SOC) - HUN SEN;
- Democratic Kampuchea (DK or Khmer Rouge) - KHIEU SAMPHAN;
- Khmer People's National Liberation Front (KPNLF) - SON SANN;
- National United Front for an Independent, Peaceful, Neutral, and Cooperative Cambodia (FUNCINPEC) - Prince NORODOM RANARIDDH
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- SNC - Chairman Prince NORODOM SIHANOUK, under United Nations's supervision
- Head of Government:
- NGC - vacant, formerly held by SON SANN (since July 1982);
- will be determined following the national election in 1993;
- SOC - Chairman of the Council of Ministers HUN SEN (since 14 January 1985)
Published as “Elections”
- UN-supervised election for a 120-member constituent assembly based on proportional representation within each province will be held nine months after UN-organized voter registration is complete;
- the election is not anticipated before April 1993;
- the assembly will draft and approve a constitution and then transform itself into a legislature that will create a new Cambodian Government
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
a twelve-member Supreme National Council (SNC), chaired by Prince NORODOM
SIHANOUK, composed of representatives from each of the four political
factions; faction names and delegation leaders are: State of Cambodia (SOC)
- HUN SEN; Democratic Kampuchea (DK or Khmer Rouge) - KHIEU SAMPHAN; Khmer
People's National Liberation Front (KPNLF) - SON SANN; National United Front
for an Independent, Peaceful, Neutral, and Cooperative Cambodia (FUNCINPEC)
- Prince NORODOM RANARIDDH
Chief of State:
SNC - Chairman Prince NORODOM SIHANOUK, under United Nations's supervision
Head of Government:
NGC - vacant, formerly held by SON SANN (since July 1982); will be
determined following the national election in 1993; SOC - Chairman of the
Council of Ministers HUN SEN (since 14 January 1985)
UN-supervised election for a 120-member constituent assembly based on
proportional representation within each province will be held nine months
after UN-organized voter registration is complete; the election is not
anticipated before April 1993; the assembly will draft and approve a
constitution and then transform itself into a legislature that will create a
new Cambodian Government
Published as “Elections”
- UN-supervised election for a 120-member constituent assembly based on proportional representation within each province is scheduled for 23-27 May 1993;
- the assembly will draft and approve a constitution and then transform itself into a legislature that will create a new Cambodian Government
Published as “Executive branch”
- a 12 member Supreme National Council (SNC), chaired by Prince NORODOM SIHANOUK, composed of representatives from each of the four political factions;
- faction names and delegation leaders are: State of Cambodia (SOC) - HUN SEN;
- Democratic Kampuchea (DK or Khmer Rouge) - KHIEU SAMPHAN;
- Khmer People's National Liberation Front (KPNLF) - SON SANN;
- National United Front for an Independent, Peaceful, Neutral, and Cooperative Cambodia (FUNCINPEC) - Prince NORODOM RANARIDDH
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- SNC - Chairman Prince NORODOM SIHANOUK, under UN supervision
- Head of Government:
- NGC - vacant, but will be determined following the national election in 1993; SOC - Chairman of the Council of Ministers HUN SEN (since 14 January 1985)
UN-supervised election for a twelve-member 120-member constituent assembly based on
proportional representation within each province is scheduled for 23-27 May
1993; the assembly will draft and approve a constitution and then transform
itself into a legislature that will create a new Cambodian Government
a 12 member Supreme National Council (SNC), chaired by Prince NORODOM
SIHANOUK, composed of representatives from each of the four political
factions; faction names and delegation leaders are: State of Cambodia (SOC)
- HUN SEN; Democratic Kampuchea (DK or Khmer Rouge) - KHIEU SAMPHAN; Khmer
People's National Liberation Front (KPNLF) - SON SANN; National United Front
for an Independent, Peaceful, Neutral, and Cooperative Cambodia (FUNCINPEC)
- Prince NORODOM RANARIDDH
Chief of State:
SNC - Chairman Prince NORODOM SIHANOUK, under United Nations's UN supervision
Head of Government:
NGC - vacant, formerly held by SON SANN (since July 1982); but will be
1993; SOC - Chairman of the1985)UN-supervised election for a 120-member constituent assembly based on 1985)
proportional representation within each province will be held nine months
after UN-organized voter registration is complete; the election is not
anticipated before April 1993; the assembly will draft and approve a
constitution and then transform itself into a legislature that will create a
new Cambodian Government
The entry for Cambodia did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- King Norodom SIHANOUK (reinstated 24 September 1993)
- head of government:
- power shared between First Prime Minister Prince Norodom RANARIDDH and Second Prime Minister HUN SEN
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers; elected by the National Assembly
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: King Norodom SIHANOUK (reinstated 24 September 1993)
head of government: power shared between First Prime Minister Prince
Norodom RANARIDDH and Second Prime Minister HUN SEN
cabinet: Council of Ministers; elected by the National Assembly
- chief of state:
- King Norodom SIHANOUK (reinstated 24 September 1993) is a constitutional monarch
- head of government:
- power shared between First Prime Minister Prince Norodom RANARIDDH (since NA 1993) and Second Prime Minister HUN SEN (since NA 1993) who were appointed by the king
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the king
chief of state: King Norodom SIHANOUK (reinstated 24 September 1993)
is a constitutional monarch
head of government: power shared between First Prime Minister Prince
Norodom RANARIDDH (since NA 1993) and Second Prime Minister HUN SEN
(since NA 1993) who were appointed by the king
cabinet: Council of Ministers; elected Ministers appointed by the National Assembly king
- chief of state:
- King Norodom SIHANOUK (reinstated 24 September 1993)
- head of government:
- power shared between First Prime Minister Prince Norodom RANARIDDH (since NA 1993) and Second Prime Minister HUN SEN (since NA 1993)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the king
- elections :
- none;
- the king is a constitutional monarch;
- prime ministers appointed by the king
chief of state: King Norodom SIHANOUK (reinstated 24 September 1993)is a constitutional monarchhead of government: power shared between First Prime Minister Prince
Norodom RANARIDDH (since NA 1993) and Second Prime Minister HUN SEN
(since NA 1993) who were appointed by the king
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the king
elections : none; the king is a constitutional monarch; prime
ministers appointed by the king
- chief of state:
- King Norodom SIHANOUK (reinstated 24 September 1993)
- head of government:
- power shared between First Prime Minister UNG HUOT (since NA August 1997) and Second Prime Minister HUN SEN (since NA 1993);
- note-former First Prime Minister Prince Norodom RANARIDDH deposed in July 1997 by forces loyal to HUN SEN
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the king
- elections:
- none;
- the king is a constitutional monarch;
- prime ministers appointed by the king
chief of state: King Norodom SIHANOUK (reinstated 24 September 1993)
head of government: power shared between First Prime Minister Prince UNG HUOTNorodom RANARIDDH (since NA 1993) August 1997) and Second Prime Minister HUN SEN1993)
1993); note-former First Prime Minister Prince Norodom RANARIDDH
deposed in July 1997 by forces loyal to HUN SEN
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the kingelections : elections: none; the king is a constitutional monarch; prime
appointed by the king
- chief of state:
- King Norodom SIHANOUK (reinstated 24 September 1993)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister HUN SEN (since 30 November 1998)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister appointed by the monarch after a vote of confidence by the National Assembly
chief of state: King Norodom SIHANOUK (reinstated 24 September 1993)
head of government: power shared between First Prime Minister UNG HUOT HUN SEN (since
(since NA August 1997) and Second Prime MinisterNA 30 November 1998)
1993); note-former First Prime Minister Prince Norodom RANARIDDH
deposed in July 1997 by forces loyal to HUN SEN
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the king monarch
elections: none; the king monarch is a constitutional monarch; hereditary; prime ministersminister appointed
by the king monarch after a vote of confidence by the National Assembly
- chief of state:
- King Norodom SIHANOUK (reinstated 24 September 1993)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister HUN SEN (since 30 November 1998)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is chosen by a Royal Throne Council;
- prime minister appointed by the monarch after a vote of confidence by the National Assembly
chief of state: King Norodom SIHANOUK (reinstated 24 September 1993)
head of government: Prime Minister HUN SEN (since 30 November 1998)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; chosen by a Royal Throne Council; prime minister appointed
- chief of state:
- King Norodom SIHANOUK (reinstated 24 September 1993) head of government: Prime Minister HUN SEN (since 30 November 1998) cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch elections: none;
- the monarch is chosen by a Royal Throne Council;
- prime minister appointed by the monarch after a vote of confidence by the National Assembly
chief of state: King Norodom SIHANOUK (reinstated 24 September 1993)
- chief of state:
- King Norodom SIHANOUK (reinstated 24 September 1993)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister HUN SEN (since 30 November 1998) and Deputy Prime Ministers SAR KHENG (since NA) and TOL LAH (since NA)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is chosen by a Royal Throne Council;
- following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition is named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and apppointed by the king
chief of state: King Norodom SIHANOUK (reinstated 24 September 1993)
head of government: Prime Minister HUN SEN (since 30 November 1998) and Deputy Prime Ministers SAR KHENG (since NA) and TOL LAH (since NA)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is chosen by a Royal Throne Council; following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition is named prime minister appointed by the monarch after a vote Chairman of confidence by the National Assembly and apppointed by the king
- chief of state:
- King Norodom SIHANOUK (reinstated 24 September 1993)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister HUN SEN (since 30 November 1998) and Deputy Prime Ministers SAR KHENG (since 1993) and TOL LAH (since 1998)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is chosen by a Royal Throne Council;
- following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition is named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and appointed by the king
chief of state: King Norodom SIHANOUK (reinstated 24 September 1993)
head of government: Prime Minister HUN SEN (since 30 November 1998) and Deputy Prime Ministers SAR KHENG (since NA) 1993) and TOL LAH (since NA) 1998)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is chosen by a Royal Throne Council; following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition is named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and apppointed appointed by the king
The same text in 2004 and 2005.
- chief of state:
- King Norodom SIHAMONI (since 29 October 2004)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister HUN SEN (since 14 January 1985) and Deputy Prime Ministers SAR KHENG (since 3 February 1992),
- Norodom SIRIVUDH,
- SOK AN,
- LU LAY SRENG,
- TEA BANH,
- HOR NAMHONG,
- NHEK BUNCHHAY (since 16 July 2004)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers in theory appointed by the monarch; in practice named by the prime minister
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is chosen by a Royal Throne Council;
- following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition is named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and appointed by the king
chief of state: King Norodom SIHANOUK (reinstated 24 September 1993) SIHAMONI (since 29 October 2004)
head of government: Prime Minister HUN SEN (since 30 November 1998) 14 January 1985) and Deputy Prime Ministers SAR KHENG (since 1993) and TOL LAH 3 February 1992), Norodom SIRIVUDH, SOK AN, LU LAY SRENG, TEA BANH, HOR NAMHONG, NHEK BUNCHHAY (since 1998) 16 July 2004)
cabinet: Council of Ministers in theory appointed by the monarch monarch; in practice named by the prime minister
elections: none; the monarch is chosen by a Royal Throne Council; following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition is named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and appointed by the king
- chief of state:
- King Norodom SIHAMONI (since 29 October 2004)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister HUN SEN (since 14 January 1985) and Deputy Prime Ministers SAR KHENG (since 3 February 1992);
- SOK AN, LU LAY SRENG, TEA BANH, HOR NAMHONG, NHEK BUNCHHAY (since 16 July 2004);
- KEV PUT REAKSMEI (since 24 October 2006)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers in theory appointed by the monarch; in practice named by the prime minister
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is chosen by a Royal Throne Council;
- following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition is named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and appointed by the king
chief of state: King Norodom SIHAMONI (since 29 October 2004)
head of government: Prime Minister HUN SEN (since 14 January 1985) and Deputy Prime Ministers SAR KHENG (since 3 February 1992), Norodom SIRIVUDH, 1992); SOK AN, LU LAY SRENG, TEA BANH, HOR NAMHONG, NHEK BUNCHHAY (since 16 July 2004) 2004); KEV PUT REAKSMEI (since 24 October 2006)
cabinet: Council of Ministers in theory appointed by the monarch; in practice named by the prime minister
elections: none; the monarch is chosen by a Royal Throne Council; following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition is named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and appointed by the king
- chief of state:
- King Norodom SIHAMONI (since 29 October 2004)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister HUN SEN (since 14 January 1985);
- Deputy Prime Ministers SAR KHENG (since 3 February 1992);
- SOK AN, LU LAY SRENG, TEA BANH, HOR NAMHONG, NHEK BUNCHHAY (since 16 July 2004);
- KEV PUT REAKSMEI (since 24 October 2006), BIN CHHIN (since 5 September 2007)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers in theory appointed by the monarch; in practice named by the prime minister
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is chosen by a Royal Throne Council;
- following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition is named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and appointed by the king
chief of state: King Norodom SIHAMONI (since 29 October 2004)
head of government: Prime Minister HUN SEN (since 14 January 1985) and 1985); Deputy Prime Ministers SAR KHENG (since 3 February 1992); SOK AN, LU LAY SRENG, TEA BANH, HOR NAMHONG, NHEK BUNCHHAY (since 16 July 2004); KEV PUT REAKSMEI (since 24 October 2006) 2006), BIN CHHIN (since 5 September 2007)
cabinet: Council of Ministers in theory appointed by the monarch; in practice named by the prime minister
elections: none; the monarch is chosen by a Royal Throne Council; following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition is named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and appointed by the king
- chief of state:
- King Norodom SIHAMONI (since 29 October 2004)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister HUN SEN (since 14 January 1985) [co-prime minister from 1993 to 1997];
- Permanent Deputy Prime Minister MEN SAM AN (since 25 September 2008);
- Deputy Prime Ministers SAR KHENG (since 3 February 1992);
- SOK AN, TEA BANH, HOR NAMHONG, NHEK BUNCHHAY (since 16 July 2004);
- BIN CHHIN (since 5 September 2007);
- KEAT CHHON, YIM CHHAI LY (since 25 September 2008)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers in theory appointed by the monarch; in practice named by the prime minister
- elections:
- the monarch is chosen by a Royal Throne Council;
- following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition is named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and appointed by the king
chief of state: King Norodom SIHAMONI (since 29 October 2004)
head of government: Prime Minister HUN SEN (since 14 January 1985); 1985) [co-prime minister from 1993 to 1997]; Permanent Deputy Prime Minister MEN SAM AN (since 25 September 2008); Deputy Prime Ministers SAR KHENG (since 3 February 1992); SOK AN, LU LAY SRENG, TEA BANH, HOR NAMHONG, NHEK BUNCHHAY (since 16 July 2004); KEV PUT REAKSMEI (since 24 October 2006), BIN CHHIN (since 5 September 2007) 2007); KEAT CHHON, YIM CHHAI LY (since 25 September 2008)
cabinet: Council of Ministers in theory appointed by the monarch; in practice named by the prime minister
elections: none; the monarch is chosen by a Royal Throne Council; following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition is named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and appointed by the king
- chief of state:
- King Norodom SIHAMONI (since 29 October 2004)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister HUN SEN (since 14 January 1985) [co-prime minister from 1993 to 1997];
- Permanent Deputy Prime Minister MEN SAM AN (since 25 September 2008);
- Deputy Prime Ministers SAR KHENG (since 3 February 1992);
- SOK AN, TEA BANH, HOR NAMHONG, NHEK BUNCHHAY (since 16 July 2004);
- BIN CHHIN (since 5 September 2007);
- KEAT CHHON, YIM CHHAI LY (since 24 September 2008);
- KE KIMYAN (since 12 March 2009)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers named by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- the king is chosen by a Royal Throne Council from among all eligible males of royal descent;
- following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition is named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and appointed by the king
chief of state:
King Norodom SIHAMONI (since 29 October 2004)
head of government:
Prime Minister HUN SEN (since 14 January 1985) [co-prime minister from 1993 to 1997]; Permanent Deputy Prime Minister MEN SAM AN (since 25 September 2008); Deputy Prime Ministers SAR KHENG (since 3 February 1992); SOK AN, TEA BANH, HOR NAMHONG, NHEK BUNCHHAY (since 16 July 2004); BIN CHHIN (since 5 September 2007); KEAT CHHON, YIM CHHAI LY (since 25 24 September 2008) 2008); KE KIMYAN (since 12 March 2009)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers in theory appointed by the monarch; in practice named by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
elections:
the monarch king is chosen by a Royal Throne Council; Council from among all eligible males of royal descent; following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition is named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and appointed by the king
The same text in 5 editions, 2010 to 2014.
- chief of state:
- King Norodom SIHAMONI (since 29 October 2004)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister HUN SEN (since 14 January 1985) [co-prime minister from 1993 to 1997];
- Permanent Deputy Prime Minister MEN SAM AN (since 25 September 2008);
- Deputy Prime Ministers SAR KHENG (since 3 February 1992);
- SOK AN, TEA BANH, HOR NAMHONG, NHEK BUNCHHAY (since 16 July 2004);
- BIN CHHIN (since 5 September 2007);
- KEAT CHHON, YIM CHHAI LY (since 24 September 2008);
- KE KIMYAN (since 12 March 2009)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers named by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the king chosen by a Royal Throne Council from among all eligible males of royal descent;
- following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and appointed by the king
chief of state:
King Norodom SIHAMONI (since 29 October 2004)
head of government:
Prime Minister HUN SEN (since 14 January 1985) [co-prime minister from 1993 to 1997]; Permanent Deputy Prime Minister MEN SAM AN (since 25 September 2008); Deputy Prime Ministers SAR KHENG (since 3 February 1992); SOK AN, TEA BANH, HOR NAMHONG, NHEK BUNCHHAY (since 16 July 2004); BIN CHHIN (since 5 September 2007); KEAT CHHON, YIM CHHAI LY (since 24 September 2008); KE KIMYAN (since 12 March 2009)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers named by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the king is chosen by a Royal Throne Council from among all eligible males of royal descent; following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition is named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and appointed by the king
- chief of state:
- King Norodom SIHAMONI (since 29 October 2004)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister HUN SEN (since 14 January 1985);
- Permanent Deputy Prime Minister MEN SAM AN (since 25 September 2008);
- Deputy Prime Ministers SAR KHENG (since 3 February 1992), SOK AN, TEA BANH, HOR NAMHONG, NHEK BUNCHHAY (all since 16 July 2004), BIN CHHIN (since 5 September 2007), KEAT CHHON, YIM CHHAI LY (since 24 September 2008), KE KIMYAN (since 12 March 2009)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers named by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- monarch chosen by the 9-member, Royal Council of the Throne from among all eligible males of royal descent;
- following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and appointed by the monarch
chief of state:
head of government:1985) [co-prime minister from 1993 to 1997]; 1985); Permanent Deputy Prime Minister MEN SAM AN (since 25 September 2008); Deputy Prime Ministers SAR KHENG (since 3 February 1992); 1992), SOK AN, TEA BANH, HOR NAMHONG, NHEK BUNCHHAY (since (all since 16 July 2004); 2004), BIN CHHIN (since 5 September 2007); 2007), KEAT CHHON, YIM CHHAI LY (since 24 September 2008); 2008), KE KIMYAN (since 12 March 2009)
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website) elections/appointments: monarch chosen by
elections:
the kinga the 9-member, Royal Throne Council of the Throne from among all eligible males of royal descent; following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and appointed by the king monarch
- chief of state:
- King Norodom SIHAMONI (since 29 October 2004)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister HUN SEN (since 14 January 1985);
- Permanent Deputy Prime Minister MEN SAM AN (since 25 September 2008);
- Deputy Prime Ministers SAR KHENG (since 3 February 1992), SOK AN, TEA BANH, HOR NAMHONG (all since 16 July 2004), BIN CHHIN (since 5 September 2007), KEAT CHHON, YIM CHHAI LY (since 24 September 2008), KE KIMYAN (since 12 March 2009)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers named by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- monarch chosen by the 9-member, Royal Council of the Throne from among all eligible males of royal descent;
- following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and appointed by the monarch
chief of state: King Norodom SIHAMONI (since 29 October 2004)
head of government: Prime Minister HUN SEN (since 14 January 1985); Permanent Deputy Prime Minister MEN SAM AN (since 25 September 2008); Deputy Prime Ministers SAR KHENG (since 3 February 1992), SOK AN, TEA BANH, HOR NAMHONG, NHEK BUNCHHAY NAMHONG (all since 16 July 2004), BIN CHHIN (since 5 September 2007), KEAT CHHON, YIM CHHAI LY (since 24 September 2008), KE KIMYAN (since 12 March 2009)
cabinet: Council of Ministers named by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
elections/appointments: monarch chosen by the 9-member, Royal Council of the Throne from among all eligible males of royal descent; following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and appointed by the monarch
The same text in 2017 and 2018.
- chief of state:
- King Norodom SIHAMONI (since 29 October 2004)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister HUN SEN (since 14 January 1985);
- Permanent Deputy Prime Minister MEN SAM AN (since 25 September 2008);
- Deputy Prime Ministers SAR KHENG (since 3 February 1992), TEA BANH, Gen., HOR NAMHONG, NHEK BUNCHHAY (all since 16 July 2004), BIN CHHIN (since 5 September 2007), KEAT CHHON, YIM CHHAI LY (since 24 September 2008), KE KIMYAN (since 12 March 2009)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers named by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- monarch chosen by the 9-member Royal Council of the Throne from among all eligible males of royal descent;
- following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and appointed by the monarch
chief of state: King Norodom SIHAMONI (since 29 October 2004)
head of government: Prime Minister HUN SEN (since 14 January 1985); Permanent Deputy Prime Minister MEN SAM AN (since 25 September 2008); Deputy Prime Ministers SAR KHENG (since 3 February 1992), SOK AN, TEA BANH, Gen., HOR NAMHONG NAMHONG, NHEK BUNCHHAY (all since 16 July 2004), BIN CHHIN (since 5 September 2007), KEAT CHHON, YIM CHHAI LY (since 24 September 2008), KE KIMYAN (since 12 March 2009)
cabinet: Council of Ministers named by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
elections/appointments: monarch chosen by the 9-member, 9-member Royal Council of the Throne from among all eligible males of royal descent; following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and appointed by the monarch
The same text in 2019 and 2020.
- chief of state:
- King Norodom SIHAMONI (since 29 October 2004)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister HUN SEN (since 14 January 1985);
- Permanent Deputy Prime Minister MEN SAM AN (since 25 September 2008);
- Deputy Prime Ministers SAR KHENG (since 3 February 1992), TEA BANH, Gen., HOR NAMHONG, (since 16 July 2004), BIN CHHIN (since 5 September 2007), YIM CHHAI LY (since 24 September 2008), KE KIMYAN (since 12 March 2009), AUN PORNMONIROTH (since 24 September 2012), Prak SOKONN, CHEA SOPHARA (since 5 April 2016)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers named by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- monarch chosen by the 9-member Royal Council of the Throne from among all eligible males of royal descent;
- following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and appointed by the monarch
chief of state: King Norodom SIHAMONI (since 29 October 2004)
head of government: Prime Minister HUN SEN (since 14 January 1985); Permanent Deputy Prime Minister MEN SAM AN (since 25 September 2008); Deputy Prime Ministers SAR KHENG (since 3 February 1992), TEA BANH, Gen., HOR NAMHONG, NHEK BUNCHHAY (all since (since 16 July 2004), BIN CHHIN (since 5 September 2007), KEAT CHHON, YIM CHHAI LY (since 24 September 2008), KE KIMYAN (since 12 March 2009) 2009), AUN PORNMONIROTH (since 24 September 2012), Prak SOKONN, CHEA SOPHARA (since 5 April 2016)
cabinet: Council of Ministers named by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
elections/appointments: monarch chosen by the 9-member Royal Council of the Throne from among all eligible males of royal descent; following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and appointed by the monarch
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- chief of state:
- King Norodom SIHAMONI (since 29 October 2004)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister HUN SEN (since 14 January 1985)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers named by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- monarch chosen by the 9-member Royal Council of the Throne from among all eligible males of royal descent;
- following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and appointed by the monarch
chief of state: King Norodom SIHAMONI (since 29 October 2004)
head of government: Prime Minister HUN SEN (since 14 January 1985); Permanent Deputy Prime Minister MEN SAM AN (since 25 September 2008); Deputy Prime Ministers SAR KHENG (since 3 February 1992), TEA BANH, Gen., HOR NAMHONG, (since 16 July 2004), BIN CHHIN (since 5 September 2007), YIM CHHAI LY (since 24 September 2008), KE KIMYAN (since 12 March 2009), AUN PORNMONIROTH (since 24 September 2012), Prak SOKONN, CHEA SOPHARA (since 5 April 2016) 1985)
cabinet: Council of Ministers named by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
elections/appointments: monarch chosen by the 9-member Royal Council of the Throne from among all eligible males of royal descent; following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and appointed by the monarch
- chief of state:
- King Norodom SIHAMONI (since 29 October 2004)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister HUN MANET (since 22 August 2023); note - MANET succeeded his father, HUN SEN, who had been prime minister since 1985
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers named by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- monarch chosen by the 9-member Royal Council of the Throne from among all eligible males of royal descent;
- following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and appointed by the monarch
chief of state: King Norodom SIHAMONI (since 29 October 2004)
head of government: Prime Minister HUN SEN MANET (since 14 January 1985) 22 August 2023); note - MANET succeeded his father, HUN SEN, who had been prime minister since 1985
cabinet: Council of Ministers named by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
elections/appointments: monarch chosen by the 9-member Royal Council of the Throne from among all eligible males of royal descent; following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and appointed by the monarch
- chief of state:
- King Norodom SIHAMONI (since 29 October 2004)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister HUN MANET (since 22 August 2023)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers named by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- monarch chosen by the 9-member Royal Council of the Throne from among all eligible males of royal descent;
- following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and appointed by the monarch
note: MANET succeeded his father, HUN SEN, who had been prime minister since 1985
chief of state: King Norodom SIHAMONI (since 29 October 2004)
head of government: Prime Minister HUN MANET (since 22 August 2023); note - MANET succeeded his father, HUN SEN, who had been prime minister since 1985 2023)
cabinet: Council of Ministers named by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
elections/appointments: monarch chosen by the 9-member Royal Council of the Throne from among all eligible males of royal descent; following legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and appointed by the monarch
note: MANET succeeded his father, HUN SEN, who had been prime minister since 1985
- chief of state:
- King Norodom SIHAMONI (since 29 October 2004)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister HUN MANET (since 22 August 2023)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers named by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
- election/appointment process:
- monarch chosen by the 9-member Royal Council of the Throne from among all eligible males of royal descent;
- after legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition is named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and appointed by the monarch
note: MANET succeeded his father, HUN SEN, who had been prime minister since 1985
chief of state: King Norodom SIHAMONI (since 29 October 2004)
head of government: Prime Minister HUN MANET (since 22 August 2023)
cabinet: Council of Ministers named by the prime minister and appointed by the monarchelections/appointments: election/appointment process: monarch chosen by the 9-member Royal Council of the Throne from among all eligible males of royal descent; following after legislative elections, a member of the majority party or majority coalition is named prime minister by the Chairman of the National Assembly and appointed by the monarch
note: MANET succeeded his father, HUN SEN, who had been prime minister since 1985
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