Siem Reap Authorities Finalize Preparations for Royal Visit and French President's State Visit to Angkor
Siem Reap province has completed final preparations to welcome the King of Cambodia, Norodom Sihamoni, and French President Emmanuel Macron. A ceremony marking the completion of restoration work on the Western Mebon temple will be held on November 16th, attended by the King, with President Macron also expected. This event symbolizes the bilateral cooperation in cultural heritage preservation.
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