The politician says he also discussed human rights, a topic he raised in a recent stop in Switzerland. He spoke with United Nations officials and other groups about worker wages and their right to unionize.
"Those rights are being denied by the Cambodian authorities So I have to help my fellow compatriots before any institution that could help," Rainsy said.
As Southeast Asian economies continue to grow as an important trading partner, Bruno Bilek says Austria is following developments in Cambodia.
"We have relations politically and economically. Of course, as a country which is not so close to Austria, the relationship is not as intense as it is with neighboring countries. But what is important also is Cambodia, within ASEAN, in the ASEAN and also EU-ASEAN, in the general context -- this is an important issue for us," Bilek said.
In the 2008 poll, Sam Rainsy’s party took just 26 of the 123 seats in parliament. While Hun Sen’s ruling party is still accused of heavy handed tactics influencing the electoral process, Rainsy remains hopeful.
"The wind of freedom is blowing all over the world, and this wind of freedom will reach Cambodia eventually," Rainsy said.
Observers say the results of June polls will be a sign for national elections in July, 2013.
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