King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia is scheduled to visit India from May 29 to May 31, 2023, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. The visit aims to promote collaboration and deepen the bilateral relationship between India and Cambodia.
The visit will commence on May 30, 2023, with a grand ceremony, the Ceremonial Guard of Honour, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India. Following the ceremony, King Sihamoni will pay tribute at Raj Ghat, a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the Indian nation.
During his visit, King Sihamoni will engage in bilateral meetings with several high-ranking Indian officials, including President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. These meetings are expected to provide opportunities to discuss various areas of cooperation and explore avenues for strengthening collaboration in fields such as trade, investment, culture, and people-to-people exchanges.
The visit is expected to further deepen the multifaceted relationship between India and Cambodia. Both countries share a rich historical and cultural heritage, which forms the foundation of their strong bond. The discussions during the visit will focus on strengthening these ties and exploring new avenues for collaboration.
A significant aspect of the discussions will be the conservation and restoration of ancient Cambodian temples by India. This will further reflect the shared cultural heritage between both States and will highlight India’s commitment to preserving Cambodia’s historical treasures. The exchange of expertise and collaboration in this field will continue to contribute to the preservation and promotion of Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage.
