Khuon Sudary (Khmer: ឃួន សុដារី, UNGEGN: Khuŏn Sŏdari, ALA-LC: Ghuan Suṭārī [kʰuən soɗaːriː]; born 8 November 1952) is a Cambodian politician. She is a Member of the National Assembly representing Kandal Province and was Second Vice President of the National Assembly from 2012[1] to 2014. Since 22 August 2023, she is the first woman elected as President of the National Assembly.[2]
Khuon Sudary | |
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ឃួន សុដារី | |
President of the National Assembly | |
Assumed office 22 August 2023 | |
Monarch | Norodom Sihamoni |
Vice President | Cheam Yeab Vong Sauth |
Preceded by | Heng Samrin |
Second Vice President of the National Assembly | |
In office 6 September 2018 – 22 August 2023 | |
President | Heng Samrin |
Preceded by | Nguon Nhel |
Succeeded by | Vong Sauth |
In office 25 April 2012 – 26 August 2014 | |
President | Heng Samrin |
Preceded by | Say Chhum |
Succeeded by | Nguon Nhel |
Member of Parliament for Kandal | |
Assumed office 25 November 1998 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Sangkae, Battambang, Cambodia, French Indochina | 18 November 1952
Political party | Cambodian People's Party |
Alma mater | Royal University of Phnom Penh |
Profession | Journalist, politician |
References
edit- ^ "National Assembly Members Elect Their 2nd Vice President". Agence Kampuchea Press. 27 April 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
- ^ Sudary becomes first woman to head National Assembly