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The United States voiced concern on Monday about reports of
irregularities in Cambodia's weekend elections and called for a credible
investigation, AFP reports.
"We urge all parties and their supporters to continue to act in an
orderly and peaceful manner in the post-election period," State
Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said.
The Cambodian opposition rejected the results of the polls even though
it made significant gains, saying it had been robbed of victory over
strongman Premier Hun Sen.
"We are concerned by numerous reported irregularities in the electoral
process," Psaki said, adding that Washington had long called on Phnom
Penh "to address systemic flaws such as problems in the voter registry
and unequal access to the media."
"We call for a transparent and full investigation of all credible reports of irregularities," Psaki told reporters.
It was the worst election result for Cambodia's ruling party since 1998,
after the opposition was emboldened by the return from exile of its
leader Sam Rainsy, even though he was barred from running.
Hun Sen's Cambodian People's Party (CPP) announced late Sunday it had
taken an estimated 68 out of the 123 seats in the lower house, against
an increased 55 for the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP).
"We believe that, of course, the Cambodian people should have confidence
in the outcome of the election," Psaki added.
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CPP Chheang Vun's kowtow trip to Hanoi toreceive his marching order
blogspot.com 23-Feb-2012
Nguyen Sinh Hung (R) issues marching order to CPP Chheang Vun (L)
Vietnam, Cambodia strengthen legislative ties
VietNamNet Bridge (22/02/2012) – Vietnam always gives priority to consolidating neighbourliness, traditional friendship, and multifaceted cooperation with Cambodia.
This was affirmed by Head of the National Assembly (NA) Committee for Foreign Affairs Tran Van Hang while receiving a delegation from the Cambodian NA Committee for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, Information and Media, led by its Chairman, Chheang Vun.
Hang said bilateral relationship is an invaluable asset of the two countries and urged both sides to nurture it for development and prosperity in both countries, as well as for peace, democracy, and social advancement in the world.
Hang briefed his guest on Vietnam’s current situation and proposed both committees promote the exchange of information and work closely together in international forums, especially within ASEAN and other sub-regional cooperation frameworks.
The two sides said they are together drafting a memorandum of understanding on amendments to the 2007 agreement on cooperation between the two National Assemblies.
They also agreed to exchange high-ranking delegations and organize a meeting between the Vietnamese, Lao, and Cambodian NA Committees for Foreign Affairs.
Later the same day, Chheang Vun was received Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Sinh Hung, who suggested the two NA External Affairs Committees pay due attention to boost cooperation in various fields.
Also on February 21, Politburo member and permanent member of the Party Central Committee Secretariat Le Hong Anh, received Chheang Vun.
He expressed his hope that the NA of both countries will boost experience exchange in legislative-related issues.
Chheang Vun affirmed that Cambodia will do its utmost to foster the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Cambodia.
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