Cambodia Celebrates 73rd Independence Day With Global Congratulations
King Norodom Sihamoni led celebrations in Phnom Penh marking Cambodia's 73rd anniversary of independence from French colonial rule.
Cambodia celebrated its 73rd National Independence Day on November 9, 2026, commemorating its 1953 liberation from 90 years of French colonial rule. King Norodom Sihamoni presided over the official ceremony at the Independence Monument in Phnom Penh, where he laid a wreath and lit a ceremonial victory fire to symbolize national sovereignty.
The event was attended by Prime Minister Hun Manet, Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen, and National Assembly President Khuon Sudary. The celebrations drew international diplomatic attention, with leaders from Pakistan and Azerbaijan sending formal congratulations to the King and the Cambodian people.
President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan expressed a commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding business-to-business connections to create economic opportunities. Similarly, President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan sent a congratulatory letter highlighting the steady development of ties between the two nations. Aliyev noted that a recent official visit by Prime Minister Hun Manet to Azerbaijan established a new chapter for expanding bilateral cooperation.
