CPP and CNRP ease post-election differences

The ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) and the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) have become closer in their stance on resolving post-election disagreements for the 5th National Assembly after a meeting between Prime Minister Hun Sen, Vice President of the CPP, leading the CPP delegation, and President Sam Rainsy, leading the CNRP delegation, held at the National Assembly on the morning of September 17.

At a press conference following the meeting between senior leaders of the two parties, CPP spokesman Prak Sokhon and CNRP spokesman Yim Sovann both said that although they have not yet reached “one hundred percent” agreement, the two sides have reduced many differences in viewpoints to jointly resolve issues related to the ultimate interests of the people and the country.

CPP spokesman Prak Sokhon (left) and CNRP spokesman Yim Sovan at a press conference. (Photo: Chi Hung/Vietnam+)

Compared to the results of yesterday's meeting, September 16, of senior leaders, the two sides have made "great progress" in resolving post-election issues, both Prak Sokhon and Yim Sovan admitted.

The two spokesmen also said that the two sides touched on a range of issues, including those related to the country's highest bodies, including the National Assembly, but avoided going into details when reporters asked to specify which highest bodies were discussed.

Responding to reporters' questions about whether it is possible to postpone the first meeting of the new National Assembly on September 23 according to the Constitution, CPP spokesman Prak Sokhon said that this depends on the will of King Norodom Sihamoni; while CNTP spokesman Yim Sovan said that his party will follow the will of the voters, once justice for citizens who voted for the opposition party is satisfied, his party will attend the meeting.

Mr. Yim Sovan said at the meeting, the CNRP leader continued to raise his views on establishing a special committee with the participation of the United Nations to investigate election violations.

The two sides have not yet agreed on a date for the next meeting, but said they will continue to meet at all levels to limit remaining differences, move towards acceptable solutions, so that the National Assembly process can run smoothly according to constitutional procedures, agree on major issues of the country, and meet the aspirations of voters who voted for both parties./.

According to (Vietnam+) - DT