Cambodia marks 70th Independence Day, vowing to stay united as one

Cambodian government civil servants participate in the country's 70th Independence Day, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. The country gained independence from France on Nov. 9, 1953. - AP

PHNOM PENH (Xinhua): Cambodia celebrated the 70th anniversary of its independence on Thursday, vowing to stay united as one to safeguard the kingdom's peace, security, stability and development.

The celebration was held under the auspices of the nation's King Norodom Sihamoni and was attended by National Assembly President Khuon Sudary, Senate President Say Chhum and Prime Minister Hun Manet.