Hun Sen hopes to lead Cambodia till the age of 74
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Prime Minister Hun Sen announced on Monday that he will continue entering his name as a prime minister candidate until he turns 74 years of age.
Speaking at a ground-breaking ceremony to restore a large part of the National Road 44, Hun Sen said he will follow in the footsteps of Chinese and Vietnamese leaders who lead their countries their mid 70's.
The Cambodian People's Party (CPP) is expected to win in the July general election with Hun Sen remaining as the prime minister.
He's now 61 and his party has been ruling the country for more than 30 years.
