French President and Cambodian King to Inaugurate Restored 'Me Bon West' Temple in Siem Reap
French President Emmanuel Macron will make a state visit to Cambodia from November 14-16, 2026, to co-inaugurate the restored 'Me Bon West' temple in Siem Reap with King Norodom Sihamoni. The visit aims to strengthen long-standing Cambodian-French ties and highlight cooperation in cultural heritage preservation.
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