Kem Sokha invited to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina

May 16, 2012

The Honorable Sokha Kem

LeaderHuman Rights Party

Cambodia

Dear Honorable Kem:

On behalf of the Board of Directors and the staff of the National Democratic Institute (NDI), we are pleased to invite you to attend the 2012 International Leaders Forum (ILF) during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, September 3-6, 2012.

NDI has been asked by the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) to host international visitors to every Democratic National Convention since 1984. In Charlotte, the NDI-sponsored ILF will bring together current and former government officials, parliamentarians, diplomats and senior political party leaders from over 100 countries to observe the nomination process of the Democratic Party's candidate for President and Vice-President of the United States.

Throughout convention week, NDI will hold a series of special events for the international visitors. Participants will attend morning and afternoon seminars on U.S. politics, domestic policy issues, and foreign policy issues defining the presidential election. These bi-partisan panel discussions will be led by Democratic and Republican leaders, members of Congress and other prominent elected officials, journalists and opinion makers.

Every evening, NDI will host its International Leader's Hospitality Suite, where live-television broadcasts will allow participants to view the convention proceedings at the nearby Time Warner Arena. We also expect to secure a limited number of credentials for the convention hall itself, and will provide them to program participants on a rotating basis from the hospitality suite. Credentials for the convention hall will be limited, but NDI will do it best to get delegates inside the proceedings.

Also during the week, ILF participants will be able to attend Convention-related events sponsored by NDI, the DNCC, the Charlotte in 2012 Host Committee and others. These events afford attendees a unique opportunity to informally exchange ideas with leaders and representatives of other countries throughout the world.

As you can imagine, there is great international interest in attending this year's convention, and because hotel and program space are limited, participants will be accepted on a first-come, first served basis. Please register by filling out this online form by June 8, 2012.

There will be a registration fee of $500 for the ILF program. Program participants will be responsible for funding their own travel and hotel expenses. Upon receipt of your registration information, we will provide you with a confirmation letter containing further details on the location and booking process at designated hotels, and other program information. Please note that this invitation is strictly non-transferable.

We hope you will be able to join us in Charlotte for what promises to be an exciting program.

Sincerely,

Madeleine K. Albright

Chairman

Kenneth Wollack

President