Cambodian national television broadcast TVK News report on the audience of the Japan Cambodia Association delegation to His Majesty the King of Cambodia Sihamoni (7:00 p.m., December 10, 2019)

(The Japanese translation of the Khmer language report by the announcer during the King’s Audience TV broadcast is as follows.)

On December 10, 2019, His Majesty King Sihamoni of Cambodia granted an audience at the Royal Palace to a delegation from the Japan Cambodia Association, led by Fumiaki Takahashi, chairman of the Japan Cambodia Association and former Japanese ambassador to Cambodia. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Royal Palace Kong Sam Or attended.

During his audience, former Ambassador Fumiaki Hashi presented the King with a flower vase (note at the end) made by a traditional Japanese craftsman and a wonderful memento of bamboo work that embodies Japan’s good traditional culture. In return, His Majesty the King presented the Chairman of the Japan-Cambodia Association with a silver figurine made from traditional Khmer craft in the shape of an elephant, which embodies strength and power, as an honorable royal souvenir.

At the audience, His Majesty the King of Cambodia gave a warm and friendly welcome to the Japan Cambodia Association Chairman and all the delegates, and expressed his regret that he could not be present to congratulate the Queen of Cambodia, who is the mother of the King. I received a message to that effect. In addition, His Majesty the King expressed his gratitude to the Chairman of the Japan Cambodia Association for leading a delegation to visit Cambodia, and said that this visit will continue to strengthen the relationship between Cambodia and Japan in all areas. It was stated that the two countries would be able to further build a relationship of sustainable and resilient development and cooperation.

In response, the Chairman of the Japan Cambodia Association expressed his gratitude to the King for taking his precious time for the delegation, and expressed his respect and wishes for the good health of the King and Queen Mother. I told you. Also, on the occasion of the auspicious start of the New Year 2020, the President wished, on behalf of himself and the entire delegation, that the King and Queen Mother be blessed with good fortune, good health and long life forever, and that their children He prayed that the tree would continue to be a source of reverence and a place of reverence for the people of Japan.

The Chairman also reported on the association’s past activities, particularly mentioning the following activities (prior to April 2014, before the association became a general incorporated association):

– For 36 years since 1988, the newsletter “Cambodia” has been published every year (102 issues in total) and widely disseminated to the general public.

In addition to the association’s research on Cambodia, the magazine publishes information on various fields regarding Cambodia (including history, peace process, diplomacy, politics, economy, society, and culture), and broadly introduces the situation in Cambodia. 

– Introduced the Cambodian situation and Japan-Cambodia relations through lectures, seminars, etc., and interviews with the press in Japan and Cambodia.

– Field survey teams were dispatched to Cambodia (1989, 1992, 1994, 1999, etc.).

-During his short-term visit to Cambodia, he met with the leadership and met with Prime Minister Hun Sen in February 2001, November 2003, and March 2009 (all with then Chairman Imagawa), and with King Sihanouk. The two countries held talks in 2001, 2002, and 2003 (same above) in an effort to promote bilateral relations.

-On the other hand, when Cambodian leaders visit Japan, we have hosted welcome meetings for them

– Provided aid to Cambodian refugees in Japan and Cambodia, and provided Japanese language teaching materials to Cambodian refugees in Japan.

– Organized events and domestic trips for Cambodian diplomats in Japan.

– We have been collaborating with Japanese NGOs active in Cambodia.

His Majesty the King of Cambodia expresses his support and gratitude to the officers and members of the Japan Cambodia Association for their support and efforts to support Cambodia and implement activities related to programs and projects in key areas contributing to the reconstruction of Cambodia. expressed his feelings. His Majesty the King also expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the Government of Japan’s valuable contributions of all kinds that contribute to the steady and rapid progress of Cambodia’s development.

Furthermore, His Majesty the King of Cambodia wished the Chairman and all members of the Japan-Cambodia Society good health and further success in their activities in the new year.

(Note) Suruga Bamboo Crafts (Shizuoka Prefecture) Vase Toryu