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Remembrance for the King Father Wise Leader Was Key to Cambodia’S Independence Cambodia Independence Day ISSN 0289-1956 116 TH YEAR NO. 40,764 ©THE JAPAN TIMES, LTD., 2012 Friday, November 9, 2012 明治30年3月22日第３種郵便物認可 日刊（休刊日除く） B1 Remembrance for the King Father Wise leader was key to Cambodia’s independence Hor Monirath Ambassador of Cambodia Nov. 9, the Independence Day of Cambodia, reminds all Cam- bodian citizens and the world to bear memo- ries of the great achievement and the histori- cal legacy of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk, late king father of the Kingdom of Cambodia, who just passed away on Oct. 15 at the age of 90. I would like to take this op- portunity to express my sincere thanks to the Imperial fam- then prince norodom ily, government of Japan, diplo- Sihanouk meets then matic community and ASEAN emperor Hirohito (above (Association of Southeast Asian right, posthumously known Nations) embassies in particu- as emperor Showa), then lar, civil society, and Japanese empress nagako and then public who had joined in ex- Crown prince akihito during tending their heartfelt sympa- his visit to Japan in thies and condolences to His december 1955. the Majesty Preah Bat Samdech independence Monument Preah Boromneath Norodom (left) in phnom penh Sihamoni, king of Cambodia, commemorates Cambodia’s Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei independence from France on Techo Hun Sen, prime minister nov. 9, 1953. Right: King of Cambodia, and the people of norodom Sihamoni is Cambodia at this saddened grief welcomed by emperor and irreparable loss of the Cam- akihito and empress Michiko bodian nation. on May 17, 2010, during his His Majesty the King Father King Father norodom Sihanouk died oct. 15 in Beijing, where visit to Japan. Royal embassy was born on Oct. 31, 1922, and he was receiving treatment. Royal embassy of Cambodia of Cambodia took coronation on Oct. 28, 1941, at the age of 18 while Cambodia that took the king to France, the Another great historical legacy passed a resolution of thankful- was under France’s colonial ad- United States, Canada and Japan, of His Majesty was the triumph ness for Cambodia’s renounce- ministration in Indochina. His and into self-imposed “exile” in by peaceful means over the own- ment of compensation. In the Friendly bilateral relationship grows stronger with every year Majesty was not only a heroic Siem Reap. Cambodia was finally ership of the Temple of Preah spirit of this historical event, the king for Cambodian people but granted full independence with- Vihear, which the International Japan-Cambodia Treaty of Am- Tsuyoshi Saito the first Asian king to visit Japan after investment to Cambodia by Japanese also a great statesman interna- out a drop of blood and a shot of Court of Justice ruled in favor of ity was signed on Dec. 9 by His DEPUTY CHIEF CABINET SECRETARY; CHAIRMAN, World War II. When he visited Japan again companies has expanded rapidly in recent tionally recognized in the 20th fire on Nov. 9, 1953, before Viet- Cambodia in 1962 and was listed Majesty, the then Prime Minster JAPAN-CAMBODIA Parliamentarians’ in 1955, he signed the Japan-Cambodia years. Last month, I visited Cambodia for century. Filling the roles of king, nam and Laos, which were also as a UNESCO World Heritage of Cambodia and Foreign Min- FRIENDSHIP LEAGUE OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY Treaty of Amity. He showed the first time in two years and met with prime minister and head of under French Indochina federa- site on July 7, 2008. ister Mamoru Shigemitsu of the OF JAPAN understanding and trust for Japan’s Prime Minister Hun Sen and Deputy Prime state of Cambodia, His Majesty tion, gained theirs. In the international arena, government of the then Prime contribution to Cambodia, such as the Minister and Foreign Minister Hor had dedicated his whole life for Since gaining independence His Majesty was renowned for Minister Ichiro Hatoyama. Our As today marks the 59th Tokyo meeting on Cambodia and Japan’s Namhong. Then I saw the streets of the cause of “independence, until overthrown from power by his foreign policy adherence relationships have been gradu- anniversary of Cambodian participation in the U.N. Transitional Phnom Penh and factories of Japanese national reconciliation and de- the coup masterminded by Gen. to an independent and neutral ally developing and flourishing independence, I would like Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC), which companies. I also met Cambodian velopment,” and had made his- Lon Nol in March 1970, Cambo- country and was very active as on the basis of mutual respect, to honor the achievement was the first U.N. Peacekeeping Operation students who had visited Japan. I felt torically perpetual contribution dia had achieved a significant one of the founding fathers of understanding, conviction and of His Majesty Norodom deployment for Japan. Cambodia’s development and the big to Cambodia’s peace, stability socioeconomic progress under the Non-Aligned Movement cooperation through the present. Sihanouk, King Father of Even after Cambodia achieved peace, potential in Cambodian youths who will and prosperity. His Majesty has His Majesty’s wise leadership (NAM), which today consists of In marking the 55th Anniversary Cambodia, who made Japan has helped Cambodia in many become a bridge between the two been regarded as the symbol of in an aspiration to transform 120 member countries. The king of the Treaty of Amity, His Maj- great contributions to the ways via official development assistance countries. the nation, titled as “Father of In- Cambodia into a modern state. father was also a founder and an esty Preah Bat Samdech Preah independence of and other forms, including restoration of Next year will mark the 60th dependence, Sovereignty, Unity, Several development programs active contributor for achieve- Boromneath Norodom Sihamo- Cambodia and passed away Oct. 15. the Chrouy Changwar Bridge, which His anniversary of the diplomatic relations and National Reconciliation.” had been pushed for implemen- ments of the International Or- ni, the king of Cambodia, paid a His Majesty had contributed to Majesty named the Cambodia-Japan between the two countries. I hope both It is worthwhile to recall that tation, including expansion of ganization of the Francophonie. State Visit to Japan from May 16 Cambodia’s independence, peace and Friendship Bridge. governments and people of our while Cambodia’s independence education and health services, In relation to bilateral ties to 20, 2010. Notably, the Official stability throughout his entire life. This year marks the 20th year since the countries will carry forward the friendly from France was officially pro- agriculture and industries. At between Cambodia and Japan, Visit of His Imperial Highness Cambodian nationals have deep respect Angkor archaeological site was recognized bilateral relationship, which was the will claimed 59 years ago today, it least 45 remarkable achieve- His Majesty was the architect of Crown Prince Naruhito to the and love toward His Majesty because he is as a World Heritage site. I am glad to see of His Majesty, and strengthen the is not well understood that His ments, well-known to the public, our existing healthy friendship. Kingdom of Cambodia from June the symbol of the nation’s unity and played the bilateral relationship deepening in a relationship by making our mutual Majesty’s action to achieve in- had been built across the country With the king father’s wisdom 27 to 29 this year was another key the central role in realizing peace and field of cultural exchange such as the understanding and trust deeper. dependence began as early as during 16 years of His Majesty’s and broad vision and his deep milestone highlighting the grow- national reconciliation. restoration of temples. I would like to convey my sincere 1946. France did not approve Sangkum Reastr Niyum (or the personal feeling of sympathy ing bond of friendship between Looking back, I believe His Majesty The Cambodian economy has grown 7 condolences on His Majesty’s passing His Majesty’s unilateral proc- Popular Socialist Community) toward Japanese people, Cam- our two peoples. established the foundation of the percent annually on average for the past and hope the Cambodian royal family, lamation of Cambodia’s inde- such as among many others, the bodia announced in 1954 that it Unfortunately, due to the amicable relationship between Japan and 10 years. The bilateral economic government and people will overcome pendence which was made on independence monument, na- renounced the right of the state impact of the cold war that Cambodia. He visited Japan in 1953 as relationship has also thrived and direct the loss. March 9, 1945, but returned tional stadium, Phnom Penh in- to ask for compensation for dam- spread throughout Southeast to take control over Indochina ternational airport, government ages caused by the presence of Asia, Cambodia’s real politics shortly after Japan’s defeat in buildings, universities, hospitals, the Japanese Imperial Army in and neutrality were impos- World War II. Negotiations with factories, schools, roads, bridges, Cambodia during World War II. sible to stand amid the gravity France had continued until His etc. With the significant develop- His Majesty was the first king in of ideological rivalry between Development, stability built on sacrifice Majesty launched the famous ment during that period, Cambo- Asia who visited Japan in April the Western and Eastern blocs. “Royal Crusade for Indepen- dia was regarded as a “role mod- 1953 after World War II. During The kingdom fell into a deep Takeo Hiranuma its right to seek compensation in dence” in 1952, appealing to the el of development” in Asia and the visit to Japan of then Prince hole of civil war, which began CHAIRMAN, JAPAN-CAMBODIA connection with Japanese mili- international community for the Phnom Penh was called “Little Norodom Sihanouk in 1955, the in 1970 and lasted nearly three PARLIAMENTARY FRIENDSHIP tary aggressions.
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