Heng Samrin

Who is Heng Samrin?

Heng Samrin is the President of the National Assembly of Cambodia, Honorary President of the Cambodian People's Party, and a Member of Parliament for Kampong Cham Province. He previously served as the de facto leader of the Hanoi-backed People's Republic of Kampuchea from 1979 to 1981 and General Secretary of the Kampuchean People's Revolutionary Party from 1981 to 1991. Heng Samrin is Cambodia's oldest parliamentarian, at 80 years of age. His honorary title is "Samdech Akeak Moha Ponhea Chakrei Heng Samrin".