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Israel congratulates Cambodia on Independence Day

Israeli President Isaac Herzog accepts the credentials of Cambodian Ambassador Sok Chea at the Presidents Residence in Jerusalem, April 28, 2025. Photo by Kobi Gideon/GPO.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog accepts the credentials of Cambodian Ambassador Sok Chea at the Presidents Residence in Jerusalem, April 28, 2025. Photo by Kobi Gideon/GPO.

Israel’s Foreign Ministry wished Cambodia a happy Independence Day on Monday in a post on X, tagging Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet.

“Dear Cambodia, Happy Independence Day! Sincerely, Israel,” the ministry wrote.

Hun Manet became prime minister in August 2023, succeeding his father, Hun Sen, who ruled the country for nearly four decades.

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