prime minister
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Hun Sen, who had been Cambodia’s prime minister since 1985, hosted former President Joe Biden, China’s premier and Southeast Asian leaders in November 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
It came as MPs questioned the prime minister over the security vetting controversy surrounding former US ambassador Peter Mandelson.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Despite mounting warnings about Chen and his Prince Group companies, Hun Sen’s son, Hun Manet, retained Chen as an adviser when he succeeded his father as prime minister in 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
"He took the view this process did not allow him to disclose to me the recommendation," the prime minister said, whilst adding that he "should have provided this information to me".
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Bram Fischer, a part-time lecturer, was the scion of a distinguished Afrikaner family: his grandfather had been prime minister of the Orange River Colony and his father was judge-president of the Orange Free State.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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