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Cambodia celebrate 64th Independence Day

Cambodia held a ceremony in Phnom Penh on November 9 to celebrate the 64th anniversary of the country’s independence from France.
Cambodia celebrate 64th Independence Day ảnh 1Overview of the ceremony (Photo: VNA)

Phnom Penh(VNA) – Cambodia held a ceremony in Phnom Penh on November 9 to celebrate the64th anniversary of the country’s independence from France.

The event saw theparticipation of Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni, President of the Senate SamdechSay Chhum, President of National Assembly Samdech Heng Samrin, Prime MinisterSamdech Hun Sen, among others.

At the ceremony, KingNorodom Sihamoni laid flowers and lit up the victory torch at the IndependenceMonument.

Under of the rule oflate King Norodom Sihanouk and current King Norodom Sihamoni as well as the RoyalGovernment, Cambodian people have gained many great achievements in all fields,improving locals’ living conditions and expanding its foreign relations. Thecountry’s position and prestige of in the world arena have been enhanced, whileits economic ties with the world have been extended.

With a growth of about7 percent, Cambodia has become one of the countries with stable economic growthin the region. The Cambodian Government targets to become a middle-incomecountry by 2030 and a high-income one by 2050.

The country’sstrengths include garment and textiles, tourism, construction, agriculture andservices.-VNA 
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