Cuba and Cambodia established diplomatic relations on April 15, 1960

Havana, Nov 12 (RHC) The King of Cambodia, Norodom Sihamoni, expressed his gratitude to Cuba for its congratulatory messages on the occasion of the 71st anniversary of the Kingdom's independence, achieved on November 9, 1953, after 90 years of French colonial rule.

The king conveyed his heartfelt thanks through the Cuban ambassador, Milena Zaldívar, during the ceremony that marked the end of the celebrations for the anniversary on Monday.

During the dialogue, Zaldívar recalled the message sent by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, emphasizing the traditional ties of friendship and solidarity that have been forged in bilateral relations.

She also reaffirmed the Cuban government's commitment to achieving new milestones in bilateral cooperation for the progress, peace, and prosperity of both nations, with the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2025 serving as a special motivation.

Cuba and Cambodia established diplomatic relations on April 15, 1960, based on the legacy of mutual respect and admiration between the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, and the Father of the Cambodian Nation, Norodom Sihanouk. (Source: PL)