Phnom Penh: US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken congratulated the Cambodian people on the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the 9 November Independence Day. On this occasion, he said that the United States will stand with the people of Cambodia in the process of democracy and independence.

In a statement issued on November 8, Antony J. Blinken said: “On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes to the people of Cambodia as you celebrate 69 years of independence on November 9. The United States commends Cambodia for its leadership of ASEAN during a challenging year. We value our cooperation with Cambodia in jointly addressing regional and global concerns, including the crises in Burma and Ukraine. We will continue to stand with Cambodians as they pursue a more prosperous, democratic, and independent future”.

He Congratulations to all Cambodians on your National Day.

November 9, 2022 is the 69th anniversary of the National Independence Day, November 9, which Cambodia gained independence from French colonization, coinciding with the 69th anniversary of the establishment of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces.

Since Cambodia gained independence on November 9, 1953, until now, Cambodia has always celebrated this victory every year. At the same time, Google also joined in celebrating the National Independence Day by changing the wallpaper on the homepage, displaying the Cambodian flag and accompanied by the Independence Monument.

The celebration of the National Independence Day is to commemorate the Royal Mission for the Motherland and the people of Cambodia of His Majesty King Norodom Sihanouk, the Father of National Independence, His Majesty the King, who sacrificed his body and mind. The most ferocious instincts struggle within the framework of royal monarchy to demand true independence in Cambodia.