Men Sam An facts for kids
In this article, the family name is Men. In accordance with Cambodian custom, this person should be referred to by the given name, Sam An.
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Men Sam An
MP
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| ម៉ែន សំអន | |
| Vice President of the Cambodian People's Party | |
| Assumed office 24 December 2021 Serving with Say Chhum, Sar Kheng and Tea Banh
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| President | Hun Sen |
| Preceded by | Hun Sen |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia | |
| In office 25 September 2008 – 22 August 2023 |
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| Prime Minister | Hun Sen |
| Minister of National Assembly–Senate Relations and Inspection | |
| In office 16 July 2004 – 22 August 2023 |
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| Prime Minister | Hun Sen |
| Succeeded by | Huot Hak |
| Member of Parliament for Svay Rieng |
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| Assumed office 14 June 1993 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 August 1953 Sambour, Kratié, Cambodia, French Indochina |
| Political party | Cambodian People's Party |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Cambodia |
| Branch/service | Royal Cambodian Army |
| Years of service | 1970–present |
| Rank |  General |
| Battles/wars | Cambodian Civil War |
Men Sam An (Khmer: ម៉ែន សំអន, UNGEGN: Mên Sâm'ân [maen sɑmʔɑːn]; born 15 August 1953) is a Cambodian politician. She belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Svay Rieng Province in the National Assembly in 2003.
As of 2009, she serves as permanent Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia. She is the first female deputy prime minister and four-star general. She joined the army in 1970 during the US-backed Khmer Republic era, beginning her career as military nurse.
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