PHNOM PENH: His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni has successfully undergone surgery at a hospital in Beijing, China, on Monday (April 20) morning, according to a statement by Senate president and acting head of state Hun Sen.
The Royal Palace confirmed that the procedure was conducted by a skilled medical team, and that His Majesty left the operating room later the same day under close supervision.
Doctors have advised the King to remain in hospital for a short period of time to allow for continued monitoring and post-operative care.
“The medical team at the Beijing hospital has respectfully requested that His Majesty stay for further observation and continued treatment following the surgery,” the Royal Palace said.
In a message addressed to monks and the wider public, Hun Sen said the operation was carried out successfully.
“At this moment, I am at the Beijing hospital in the People’s Republic of China to inform the nation that the surgery performed by Chinese doctors on His Majesty the King has been successful,” Hun Sen said.
He expressed gratitude to Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Chinese government for their attention to the King’s health, while praising the medical team for the successful procedure.
Messages of support and prayers have poured in nationwide, with monks, senior officials and citizens across Cambodia offering blessings for the King’s swift recovery.
Religious ceremonies and well-wishing messages have been observed in various provinces, reflecting widespread public concern and respect for the monarch.
At the international level, foreign diplomats and representatives of embassies in Phnom Penh have also extended their well wishes, expressing hope for His Majesty’s speedy recovery and continued good health.
Meanwhile, the King and Her Majesty the Queen Mother expressed their gratitude to monks, national leaders and the public for their prayers and support.
Hun Sen added that he and his two sons had arrived in Beijing on April 17 to support the King and the Queen Mother during this difficult period.
He said that if the King’s condition continues to improve, he is expected to return to Cambodia on April 22. - The Phnom Penh Post/ANN
