Cambodia does not need international recognition for upcoming elections: Reiteration

Abc123 · Post by **Abc123** » Fri Jan 19, 2018 10:38 am

Cambodia does not need international recognition for upcoming elections: PM

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However, political analyst So Chantha said Cambodia needs recognition from the international community and that Cambodia cannot walk away from the international stage, as Cambodia is not a developed country and needs investments.
“Cambodia is not a developed country and cannot solely rely on its own yet. It needs relations, both investment and political, on the international stage.” So Chantha said.
He added that Cambodia should move forward and have a clear plan in making relations with the international community.
“We need to have a balance in relationships between powerful countries and other international communities,” So Chantha said. “Cambodia cannot cut itself off from the world.”
So Chantha did not see any sign that the claim by Sam Raisy will lead to political violence protest on the street.
However, he is worried that should the US and EU stop their export quotas, it could cause 700,000 to one million Cambodians losing their jobs - and that could lead to protests.
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Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) supporters hold placards that read "Free Kem Sokha" during a protest outside the court of appeal in Phnom Penh on Sep 26, 2017. (Photo: AFP/Tang Chhin Sothy)

“What I worry is that protests from the workers will lead to a political movement that creates chaos,” said So Chantha. “It could start from an employment crisis and economic crisis and lead to a political crisis.”
Korn Savang, monitoring coordinator for the Committee for Free and Fair Elections, said also he supports the claim made by So Chantha that Cambodian elections should be recognised by the international community and that this will help Cambodia’s image with other countries.

phuketrichard · Post by **phuketrichard** » Fri Jan 19, 2018 11:24 am

Dictators don't give a shit what anyone thinks...

John Bingham · Post by **John Bingham** » Fri Jan 19, 2018 12:16 pm

phuketrichard wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2018 11:24 am Dictators don't give a shit what anyone thinks...

taabarang · Post by **taabarang** » Fri Jan 19, 2018 12:18 pm

There will continue to be investment, democracy or not if there is money to be made.

Bitte_Kein_Lexus · Post by **Bitte_Kein_Lexus** » Fri Jan 19, 2018 2:31 pm

John Bingham wrote:
phuketrichard wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2018 11:24 am Dictators don't give a shit what anyone thinks...

Haha, that picture is hilarious. Could be a meme caption contest.

"Oh elections? Yeah, I love them. "

"Democracy? Never heard of her. "

"Yes EU, I really enjoy your riveting lectures about democracy and human rights. Tell me more, I'm all ears."