CPP’s Announcement Of Support To Official Election Results

Cambodia (Kohker) – Immediately after the National Election Committee (NEC) announced the official results of the July 28 general election this morning, the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) released a statement, expressing its support to the election results.

“The election of the National Assembly Members for the fifth Legislature held on July 28, 2013 proceeded freely and fairly in accordance with the

“On this occasion, the CPP would like to solemnly announce its acceptance of the official results of the election pronounced by the NEC on September 8, 2013, and determines to protect the election results that came from  the real will of the people,” continued the statement.

The ruling party also expressed its respect and deep gratitude to Cambodian people who, it said, had provided justice to its leadership for nearly 35 years and had continued to vote for it to win the election again. It appreciated efforts made by the NEC in fulfilling its duty to assure smooth process of the election, and thanked the friendly countries, international community, national and international observers for participating in observing the election.

The CPP concluded its statement by calling the political parties that have won seats in the National Assembly to put the interests of the nation and people above all else and work together based upon the Constitution, laws, democracy, and the spirit of national unity in order to “assure the National Assembly in the fifth legislature will be able to begin its work well in accordance with the Constitution and the people’s wish.”