Sihanouk to visit Indonesia

Sihanouk to visit Indonesia

JAKARTA (JP): Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk will pay a state
visit to Indonesia from Aug. 31 through Sept. 2, on President
Soeharto's invitation.

"The visit aims at strengthening the relations between the two
countries because Indonesia has played an important role in the
Cambodian peace making process," counselor of the Cambodian
embassy, Sry Thamarong, said, Antara reported yesterday.

Among his 21-strong delegation will be the Cambodian foreign
minister, government advisers and members of the royal family,
Thamarong said.

During his visit Sihanouk is scheduled to hold talks with
Soeharto, visit the Kalibata hero cemetery in South Jakarta and
the Indonesia in Miniature Park in East Jakarta.

Sihanouk's good relations with Indonesian officials dates back
to the late president Sukarno.

Indonesia has offered military training and scholarships to
Cambodians. (pan)