Opposition leader welcomes Hun Sen's comment over inclusion of NEC in Constitution

PHNOM PENH (The Cambodia Herald) -- Opposition leader on Tuesday welcomed Prime Minister Hun Sen's comment that agreed to include the National Election Committee (NEC) in the constitution, and let CNRP to have its own TV station, saying that it is a positive sign. 

Sam Rainsy said the Cambodia National Rescue Party would join the National Assembly to amend the constitution if there is letter of agreement over the inclusion of NEC in Constitution.

"We accept what is positive because it is in accordance with the will of Cambodian people who want fair election," he said. "To ensure the independence of NEC, we have to include it in Constitution."

Prime Minister Hun Sen said during a visit today to disabled people in Kampot that he would approve the opposition's request for a TV station and defining the NEC in the Constitution if the CNRP joined the parliament.

He, meanwhile, said that reelection was impossible, claiming that his party would continue to lead the National Assembly and government until next general election in 2018 if the CNRP doesn't join the National Assembly.