Hor Namhong

ModernPoliticianCambodia1935 — ?

Long-serving Cambodian foreign minister.

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Quick Facts

Born

1935

Country

Cambodia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)11

Political (20%)39

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)39

Leadership (15%)64

Strategy (15%)26

Total Score40.8

Hor Namhong — Complete Timeline

1979 AD

Appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs of CambodiaPolitical Action◆ Major

Hor Namhong was appointed Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of Kampuchea, the Vietnamese-backed government. He represented Cambodia in international forums during the Cold War, seeking recognition and aid.

Foreign MinisterDiplomacyCambodia

Impact: national

1991 AD

Led Cambodia's delegation to the Paris Peace AccordsPolitical Action◆ Major

Hor Namhong was a key negotiator for the Cambodian government during the Paris Peace Accords. His efforts helped secure the agreement that ended the Cambodian

Peace TreatyNegotiationCambodia

Impact: regionalconstructive

1998 AD

Served as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign MinisterPolitical Action◆ Major

Hor Namhong was appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in the coalition government. He held this position for over a decade, managing Cambodia's foreign relations and integration into ASEAN.

Foreign MinisterASEANDiplomacy

Impact: regionalconstructive