H.E. Antony J. Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State, has extended his congratulations to the Cambodian people on the National Independence Day.

“On behalf of the United States of America, I send my warmest wishes to the people of Cambodia as you commemorate 68 years of independence on November 9,” he wrote in his email AKP received this morning.

“The United looks forward to working together with Cambodia as the next ASEAN Chair to maintain peace and security through strong leadership on sustainable development in the Indo-Pacific region,” he continued. “We will continue to stand with the Cambodian people as they pursue a more prosperous, democratic, and independent future and as they celebrate the values both Cambodians and Americans share.”

“The United States also looks forward to working closely with you to build back better from this pandemic,” underline H.E. Antony J. Blinken.

Cambodian people today celebrate the 68th anniversary of national independence from France (Nov. 9, 1953 – Nov. 9, 2021).

Source: Agency Kampuchea Press