Hun Manet, the future prime minister candidate for the Cambodian People's Party (CPP), waves to supporters during a massive rally in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on July 21, 2023. (Photo:Xinhua)

 
Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni appointed current Prime Minister Hun Sen's son Hun Manet as the new PM here on Monday.

Hun Manet will succeed his father, who is stepping down after a long term rule as prime minister, as the new leader of Cambodia.