US appoints new envoy to Cambodia

[geovalin]

The United States has appointed career diplomat Patrick Murphy as its new envoy to Cambodia. According to a statement, Mr Murphy’s new position was approved on August 1. The senior diplomat served for over 25 years in the Foreign Services prior to his new appointment as the Ambassador of the United States to Cambodia.

 

The White House issued a statement last year stating that US President Donald Trump had nominated Mr Murphy to replace outgoing ambassador William Heidt. However, the process was delayed until after last year’s US midterm elections, when Mr Trump re-nominated Mr Murphy.

 

Previously, the position was held by Mr Heidt, who was appointed as ambassador in August 2015 by the US Senate and was sworn in on September 14, 2015. His term as ambassador has ended. Government spokesperson Phay Siphan yesterday said Cambodia is ready to welcome the incoming ambassador.

 

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[phycokiller]

ready to welcome him, but just waiting to see if he says nice things about the dictator first. very possible considering hes a trump appointee. "the dictator has a beautiful vision for his country"

[legend49]

Somebody over the seas is panicking about the Chinese naval base being built currently.

[Emdog]

"... Mr Heidt, who was appointed as ambassador in August 2015 by the US Senate and was sworn in on September 14, 2015.'

That's not how it works. President nominates and senate confirms or rejects candidate.

" However, the process was delayed until after last year’s US midterm elections, when Mr Trump re-nominated Mr Murphy."

Something fishy here too. He should not need "re-nomination"... Can someone ask Moscow Mitch "What's the problem?"

[Srikcir]

Replacement ambassador was much quicker than Thailand who is still without a U.S. ambassador.

Strange sense of diplomatic priorities.