Cambodian Embassy in Japan Clarifies Ambassador's Handshake Refusal with Sam Rainsy
The Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Japan has clarified that Ambassador CHUM Sounry's decision not to shake hands with Sam Rainsy was a deliberate diplomatic act, citing Rainsy's legal status and the potential for photographic misrepresentation. The embassy stressed the need to uphold the official position of the Cambodian government.
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