China News Agency, Phnom Penh, October 15 (Reporter Ouyang Kaiyu) October 15 this year is the eighth anniversary of the death of Cambodia’s founding father Norodom Sihanouk. All walks of life in Cambodia held mourning activities on that day.

  In the urban area of ​​Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, the brick-red Independence Monument is located at the center of the intersection of Norodom Avenue and Sihanoukville Avenue.

Here, both geographical coordinates and historical coordinates point to Norodom Sihanouk, the "father of independence" in Cambodia.

Data map: A Cambodian citizen holds a portrait of Sihanouk.

  The Bronze Statue Square of Dr. Sihanoukville is next to the Independence Monument. At 9 o'clock on the 15th, reporters came here. Ceremonial officers dressed in costumes lined up on both sides of the central avenue of the square, surrounded by verdant vegetation.

In the solemn performance of the band, the Cambodian National Assembly delegation and people from all walks of life walked slowly across the red carpet, laid a wreath to the Sihanouk statue and paid tribute to the founding father of Cambodia.

  On the same day, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen issued a message to express his deep memory of the late father of the country Sihanouk, and said that the Cambodian people will never forget the lifelong dedication of the father of the country to the country.

  According to reports, Sihanouk’s 90-year life has been ups and downs with the rise and fall of Cambodia’s thousand-year-old country in modern times.

He had multiple political identities throughout his life. He not only led Cambodia’s independence as a king, but also led the ruling party and served as prime minister. He continued to fight until his return to his country during his long exile. He established an immortal foundation for the realization of Cambodia’s national reconciliation and national development. Historical feats enjoy high prestige in the hearts of the Cambodian people.

Sihanouk has long been committed to China-Cambodia friendship and forged a profound friendship with several generations of Chinese leaders.

Under his care and promotion, through the joint efforts of both sides, the China-Cambodia friendship has deep roots and is fruitful and growing day by day.

  On October 15, 2012, Sihanouk died in Beijing, China, at the age of 90.

October 15 was designated as a national holiday in Cambodia to commemorate the late Sihanouk’s contribution to the country.

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