Phnom Penh:His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom has extended heartfelt congratulations and warm wishes to His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, and the Cambodian people on the occasion of Cambodia's 73rd Independence Day.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, in a message posted by the British Embassy in Phnom Penh on the morning of Nov. 9, King Charles III, on behalf of himself and Queen Camilla, highlighted the enduring friendship between the two countries and expressed encouragement over the strength of their bilateral relations.
He reaffirmed his commitment to fostering even closer cooperation between the two nations in the years ahead. The British monarch also expressed hope that Cambodia and the United Kingdom would continue working together to address shared global challenges, particularly climate change and the preservation of the natural environment, and pursue meaningful and lasting solutions.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla concluded their message by extending their sincere wishes to King Norodom Sihamoni and all Cambodians for peace, prosperity, and well-being in the coming year. Cambodia celebrated the 73rd anniversary of its National Independence from France on Nov. 9, marking the country's independence on Nov. 9, 1953.