Sar Sokha (Khmer: ស សុខា; born 4 June 1981[1]) is a Cambodian politician and general[2] who currently serves as deputy prime minister and Minister of Interior. He was the secretary of state at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.[3] He is the son of former Interior Minister Sar Kheng.[4]

Early life and education

Sar Sokha is the eldest son of Samdech Krala Hom Sar Kheng, the former Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior, and Vice President of the Cambodian People's Party. He was born in 1981 in Prey Veng Province and is married to Ke Suon Sophy. They have four children (two boys and two girls). Sar Sokha's wife is the youngest daughter of General Ke Kim Yan, the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of the National Authority for Combating Drugs, and Mao Malay Ke Kim Yan.[5]

Sar Sokha studied in France and earned his PhD. He also pursued studies in Germany, the Czech Republic, and Singapore, focusing on rural development, science, education, civil law management, sub-national administration, police and military skills. He is fluent in both French and English.[6]

Career

Sar Sokha, aged 42, used to serve as a police officer within the Ministry of Interior, assisting his father, Samdech Krala Hom Sar Kheng, who held positions including Phnom Penh Deputy Police Commissioner responsible for public order, and Secretary of State within the Ministry of Education. Moreover, he was appointed as the Chairman of the Board of the National University of Meanchey in Banteay Meanchey, the National University of Battambang in Battambang, and the Chea Sim Kamchay Mear National University of Prey Veng.

Furthermore, Sar Sokha has been designated as the President of the Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia (UYFC) in Prey Veng, Battambang, and Banteay Meanchey. Sar Sokha held a seat in the Cambodian People's Party as a Member of Parliament for Prey Veng during two terms. Moreover, in the 2023 national election, he was successfully elected as a Member of Parliament for Prey Veng Province.

References

  1. ^ "List of candidates for the 2023 general election (Cambodian People's Party)". National Election Committee (in Khmer). 1 May 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Sar Thet Made New National Police Chief". Cambodianess. 24 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Old faces form new government". Khmer Times. 7 September 2018. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  4. ^ Hutt, David (17 July 2023). "Leaked peek at Cambodia's post-election, new-gen roster". Asia Times. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  5. ^ https://www.cnc.com.kh/detail/news/43968
  6. ^ "ជីវៈប្រវត្តិ លោក ស សុខា រដ្ឋមន្ត្រីក្រសួងមហាផ្ទៃអាណត្តិថ្មី". CNC News. Retrieved 2023-08-25.


H.E. Dr. Sar Sokha, Deputy Prime Minister,MOI

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