His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, sent his respects to His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni, the Kingdom of Cambodia, and the Cambodian royal family, and congratulated Hor Namhong, Deputy Prime Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and the government and people of Cambodia on the occasion of the anniversary of the country's Independence Day.

HRH also thanked Mr Namhong for the contribution that he had personally made to the friendship, goodwill and valuable cooperation that the peoples of both countries so happily share.

The Prince sent his kindest regards and best wishes for a most enjoyable celebration. - Borneo Bulletin (10th November 2009)