Sihanouk offers $5,000 to Cambodia’s richest couple

The following is an approximate translation from Khmer of the main portion of the letter:

Samdach Hun Sen
Prime Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia

To His Majesty King Norodom Sihanouk
And Queen Norodom Monineath Sihanouk

Revered King-Father and Queen-Mother

First of all, we would like to deeply thank beloved King-Father and Queen-Mother for allowing us to pay a visit with you, and for giving us an audience as special family members of King-Father and Queen-Mother, and also for the $5,000 gift from your personal funds for both of us to use in any way we see fit. We will use this amount to purchase lasting souvenir items, and consider them as unforgettable inheritance given by parents to their children.

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Phnom Penh, 12 May 2007

Signed: Bun Rany Hun Sen and Hun Sen