Sok Chenda Sophea
សុខ ចិន្តាសោភា
Sok in 2016
Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia
Assumed office
22 August 2023
Prime MinisterHun Manet
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Assumed office
22 August 2023
Prime MinisterHun Manet
Preceded byPrak Sokhonn
Secretary-General of the Council for the Development of Cambodia
In office
September 1997 – 22 August 2023
Prime MinisterHun Sen
Ung Huot
Preceded bySun Chanthol
Succeeded byKong Vimean
Personal details
Born (1956-04-27) 27 April 1956
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Political partyCambodian People's Party
SpouseToan Ek Sophie
Alma materUniversity of Provence

Sok Chenda Sophea (Khmer: សុខ ចិន្តាសោភា; born 27 April 1956 in Phnom Penh)[1] is a Cambodian economist and politician who is the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.[2] He was previously Minister attached to the Prime Minister who also served as the Secretary General of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC).[3]

Professional career

Prior to being appointed as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC), on August 22, 2023, Sok Chenda Sophea held the position of Minister Attached to the Prime Minister (OCM), concurrently serving as the Secretary General of the CDC. During this extensive period, he played a pivotal role in guiding the country's development policies and coordinating efforts aimed at enhancing Cambodia's socio-economic landscape.

From 1997 to 2008, Sok Chenda Sophea demonstrated exemplary leadership as the Secretary General of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), contributing significantly to the formulation and implementation of key developmental strategies.

Earlier in his career, from 1993 to 1997, Sok Chenda Sophea served as the Under Secretary of State at the Ministry of Tourism (MOT), contributing to the growth and promotion of Cambodia's tourism sector during a critical phase of development. Throughout his professional journey, Sok Chenda Sophea has consistently displayed a commitment to public service and a steadfast dedication to advancing Cambodia's growth and progress in various capacities within the government. Notably, Chenda Sophea Sok's academic foundation was meticulously laid at the Faculty of Economic Sciences in Aix en Provence, France, reflecting his unwavering dedication to continual learning and personal development.

Sok Chenda Sophea's journey in leadership began in September 1997 when he assumed the role of Secretary General of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), a vital agency under the Royal Government of Cambodia. This agency is entrusted with the pivotal tasks of rehabilitation, development, and the oversight of investment activities. At the helm of the CDC stands Samdech Techo Hun Sen, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, serving as its Chairman.

Within the CDC's framework, Sok Chenda Sophea oversees three executive boards. The Cambodian Rehabilitation and Development Board (CRDB) is under his purview, responsible for orchestrating public investments and harmonizing international assistance efforts. The Cambodian Investment Board (CIB) operates under his guidance, focusing on facilitating private investments. Additionally, Chenda Sophea Sok steers the Cambodian Special Economic Zones Board (CSEZB), a crucial entity dedicated to promoting and supporting Special Economic Zones.

Chenda Sophea Sok's influence extends beyond his pivotal role at the CDC. His commitment to public service and dedication to Cambodia's growth is palpable through a distinguished career path.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ https://www.mfaic.gov.kh/home/CurriculumVitae?CVId=69
  2. ↑ MFAIC. "Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation". Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs_and_International_Cooperation_(Cambodia). Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  3. ↑ "Sok Chenda Sophea". World Economic Forum. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  4. ↑ "Curriculum Vitae - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation". www.mfaic.gov.kh. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  5. ↑ "Sok Chenda Sophea". World Economic Forum. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
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