Malaysian king visits Cambodia

Malaysian king visits Cambodia

PHNOM PENH (AFP): The King and Queen of Malaysia arrived here yesterday for a state visit, the third such visit hosted by King Norodom Sihanouk in as many months.

King Tuanku Ja'afar Abdul Rahman and his wife, the Raja Permasuri Agong, were met at Pochentong International Airport by King Sihanouk and Queen Norodom Monineath Sihanouk as well as hundreds of government officials, diplomats and members of Cambodia's Moslem community.

Thousands of schoolchildren waving the Malaysian and Cambodian flags and portraits of the royal couple lined the streets as the motorcade left the airport to begin the two-day visit.

During his trip the Malaysian king will hold talks with Cambodia's co-premiers, Prince Norodom Ranariddh and Hun Sen, as well as National Assembly president Chea Sim.