The Nivôse at sea (Photo: French Embassy in Australia)Heng Reaksmey, VOA Khmer
Original report from Phnom Penh
18 September 2007
When the surveillance frigate FNS Nivose docks in Sihanoukville Wednesday, it will be the first French ship to do so in more than 20 years, officials said Tuesday.
The Nivose will stay moored from Sept. 19 to Sept. 23, in an effort to improve relations between Cambodia and its one-time protector.
The ship's visit will symbolize France's respect for Cambodia's maritime sovereignty and will help strengthen humanitarian, diplomatic and law enforcement efforts between the two, the French Embassy said in a statement.
Cambodian and French mariners will also exchange information on smuggling, surveillance and sea rescue, the statement said.
The commander of the ship, Jacques Rivieres, will meet with Sihanoukville Governor Say Hak and naval deputy commander Hing Puthdara.
Crew from the ship will compete in a soccer match with Cambodians, a French Embassy spokeswoman said.
The Nivose will stay moored from Sept. 19 to Sept. 23, in an effort to improve relations between Cambodia and its one-time protector.
The ship's visit will symbolize France's respect for Cambodia's maritime sovereignty and will help strengthen humanitarian, diplomatic and law enforcement efforts between the two, the French Embassy said in a statement.
Cambodian and French mariners will also exchange information on smuggling, surveillance and sea rescue, the statement said.
The commander of the ship, Jacques Rivieres, will meet with Sihanoukville Governor Say Hak and naval deputy commander Hing Puthdara.
Crew from the ship will compete in a soccer match with Cambodians, a French Embassy spokeswoman said.
5 comments:
Do Not Trust the French.
Remember! only Cambodian can help Cambodian ourselves.
French have not done enough for Cambodia. They always see Vietnam as their working partner or big brother in Indochina. Don't forget if French gave Cambodia half full; what should you expect from Cambodia? Is French a responsible fair colonizer?
I say NO to French who gave my land to Yiek Cong.
Fuck French. They fucked every single country they ever went to.
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