Sultan Receives King Of Cambodia In Audience
By Azaraimy HH &Yusrin Junaidi
Bandar Seri Begawan - State ties between Cambodia and Brunei are
further enhanced as His Majesty the King of Cambodia Preah Bat Samdech
Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni began a three-day State visit
yesterday to the Sultanate.
The Cambodian king arrived at the IstanaNurullman for an audience with
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and
members of the royal family.
Also present were His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah
the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office,
HRH Prince Mohamed Bolkiah and HRH Prince Abdul Malik.
Before the audience, His Majesty the Sultan and His Majesty the King
of Cambodia proceeded to the Royal Dais to receive the Royal Salute,
while the national anthems of both Cambodia and Brunei were played.
The national flag of Cambodia was also hoisted.
After the 21-gun salute, the Commander of Royal Brunei Armed Forces
invited His Majesty the Sultan and His Majesty the King of Cambodia to
inspect the Guard of Honour.
This was followed by a second Royal Salute before His Majesty the King
of Cambodia was introduced to members of the royal family by the Grand
Chamberlain.
Also present at the palace reception hall were top government
officials, including the Legislative Council speaker, Cabinet
Ministers, Privy Council members,
Deputy Ministers, Police Commissioner, Legislative Council members,
Permanent Secretaries at the Prime Minister's Office and Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and Trade, as well as heads of foreign missions. His
Majesty the King of Cambodia was introduced to the heads of foreign
missions by the Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and Trade.
His Majesty the Sultan was then introduced to the delegation of
Cambodia.
His Majesty the King of Cambodia is accompanied by Her Royal Highness
Samdech Reach Botrei Preah Anoch Norodom Arunrasmy, Ambassador of the
Kingdom of Cambodia to Malaysia.
Other delegates include Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister
of the Royal Palace Mr Samdech Chaufea Veang Kong Som Ol, Ambassador
of Cambodia to Brunei Mr Nan Sy, Senior Minister and Minister of
Culture and Fine Arts Mr Veng Serey Vuth, Member of the Senate Mr Puth
Khov, Member of the Parliament Mr Khek Sam On, Minister and Director
of the Royal Secretariat Mr Srey Nory, as well as the Secretary of
State and Chief of His Majesty the King of Cambodia's Secretariat, Mr
Ly Song Veng, among others.
Earlier yesterday, His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah
welcomed His Majesty the King of Cambodia at the Berakas International
Air****t.
Also in attendance and welcoming His Majesty the King of Cambodia were
Hj Mohd Nor Hj Jeludin, Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and Trade, as well as Mr Nan Sy, the Ambassador of
Cambodia to Brunei.
At the air****t, His Majesty the King of Cambodia was introduced to
senior government officials. Also present were the Minister in'
Attendance, the Ambassador of Brunei to Cambodia, Officers in
Attendance, as well as the Military Aide de Camp by the Deputy
Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. --
Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin
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