Cambodia's King confirmed to attend Beijing Olympic opening ceremony
10/7/2008 17:17
King of Cambodia has confirmed to be present at the opening ceremony of
Beijing Olympic Games.
"Our King Norodom Sihamoni will attend the opening
ceremony of the Olympic Games to share the joy of the Chinese people," said Hor
Namhong, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and
International Cooperation.
The FM also highly praised the preparation having
been done for the Beijing Olympic Games in a recent written interview with
Xinhua, saying it's impressive thanks to the utmost efforts of the whole Chinese
nation.
"There is no doubt that the event will be a great achievement and
success of the Chinese people, in spite of certain disruptive incidents in some
areas and countries affecting the organization of the Olympic Games," he
said.
The FM continued that a successful hosting of the Olympics this year
will elevate the prestige of China worldwide and also give a sense of great
pride not only to the Chinese people, but also other peoples of the whole East
Asian region.
"Chinese athletes will certainly bring China many gold medals,"
he added.
Meanwhile, he said in the interview that the Cambodian people are
very happy that the Olympic Games in Beijing coincides with the 50th anniversary
of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Cambodia and
China.
According to an official statement, Cambodia will send a 15-member
delegation to participate in the Beijing Olympics. Four Cambodian athletes will
join races of marathon and swimming.
Xinhua
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