Saturday, October 2, 2010

King Leaves for Shanghai World Expo 2010

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His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, departed here this morning for China to attend the celebration of China's National Pavilion Day at Shanghai World Expo 2010.

The visit is made at the invitation of President of the People’s Republic of China H.E. Hu Jintao, Mr. Om Daravuth, official of the king’s cabinet told reporters at Phnom Penh International Airport.
The Cambodian monarch was seen off by Senate President Samdech Akka Moha Thamma Pothisal Chea Sim, National Assembly President Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrei Heng Samrin and Prime Minister SamdechAkka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, many high-ranking officials and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia H.E.Pan Guangxue, as well as other members of the Royal family.

King Sihamoni will also visit Cambodia’s pavilion and other countries' national pavilions.
China's National Pavilion Day at Shanghai World Expo will be celebrated on Oct. 1, the Chinese National Day.

During his stay in China, the king will also pay a visit to King-Father Norodom Sihanouk and Queen-MotherNorodom Monineath Sihanouk who are currently in Beijing for medical checkup and treatment, said Mr. Om Daravuth.

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