The opening ceremony was also attended by senior leaders, foreign diplomats in Cambodia and representatives of several non-governmental organizations.

King Norodom Sihamoni and National Assembly deputies return to the National Assembly House to attend the Opening Ceremony of the First Session of the 7th National Assembly. Photo: Fresh New

After the opening session, the 7th National Assembly of Cambodia held its first session under the chairmanship of Samdech Heng Samrin to carry out the process of declaring the status of each member of the new legislature and to adopt the Working Regulations of the new National Assembly. In the afternoon of the same day, all parliamentarians will take the oath of office at the Royal Palace.

The National Assembly performs the flag-raising ceremony. Photo: Fresh New

The King of Cambodia presides over the opening ceremony of the first session of the 7th National Assembly. Photo: Fresh New

After the new term of the National Assembly officially takes effect, the King appoints a figure as prime minister to form a new government according to the proposal of the political party with the most seats in the National Assembly.

On the morning of August 22, the first session of the 7th National Assembly of Cambodia continued working on the election of the President, Vice President of the National Assembly and the Board of Directors of specialized committees of the National Assembly, and conducted a vote of confidence for the Royal Government of the new term.

TUAN DIEP (according to Fresh New)

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