Cambodia Showcases Cultural Heritage and National Identity Globally with 'Khmer Smile' Book Publication
Cambodia's Minister of Information, Net Pheaktra, praised the publication of 'Khmer Smile (Le Sourire du peuple cambodgien),' a book aimed at promoting Cambodia's cultural heritage and national identity globally. The book is seen as a move to enhance Cambodia's soft power ahead of the upcoming Francophonie Summit.
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