NRP officials: Lu Laysreng's letter to Ranariddh was a sign of reconciliation attempt

A picture of Lu Laysreng.


Tuesday, January 08, 2008


Everyday.com.kh


Translated from Khmer by Socheata



The recent sending of a birthday wish letter by Lu Laysreng, Funcinpec No. 1 vice-president, to Prince Norodom Ranarridh for his 65th birthday, is considered by high-ranking NRP officials as a sign of reconciliation attempt and a past error admission. Noranaridh Anandayath, special advisor to the prince, told RFA on Monday that: “this is an attempt made to reach a reconciliation and an absolution of the errors committed.” Noranaridh Anandayath said that the prince already received the letter and he plans to send back a reply. However, Lu Laysreng commented about this letter, saying that he sent it in the name of friendship dated from 20 years ago, as well as from one of the prince’s former underlings, in addition to his capacity as a private citizen. On 31 December 2007, Lu Laysreng sent a birthday well-wishing letter and a video cassette to the prince. This sending created a stir among the journalists who commented on this letter.