PHNOM PENH, Jul 09, 2011 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen (pictured) on Saturday extended a congratulatory message to South Sudan for its declaration of independence.
In his letter to Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of South Sudan, the premier said: "on behalf of the government of Cambodia and Cambodian people, I am very joyful to express my warm congratulation to your Excellency and the people of South Sudan on the pleasant occasion of the declaration of independence."
"The independence declaration is the evidence of the entire end of the longest weapon [armed] struggles in the history of Africa," he added.
Hun Sen continued to say that building a new country obviously needs to walk on a difficult road, "but I firmly believe that under your brilliant leadership with strong commitment, the people of South Sudan will achieve success in efforts to keep peace, stability, and bring happiness and prosperity to the nation."
"I'm ready to work closely with your Excellency in order to build a good relation and cooperation between Cambodia and South Sudan for mutual interests of our respective peoples," he added.
Southern Sudan has started celebrating their independence from the north on July 9.
During the referendum to decide the fate of unity or division of the Africa's largest country in January, nearly 99 percent of the voters approve the secession of the south from Sudan.
The result was recognized by the Sudanese government and the international community, paving the way for the south's independence on July 9.
South Sudan will become the 193rd country recognized by the United Nations and the 54th U.N. member state in Africa.
In his letter to Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of South Sudan, the premier said: "on behalf of the government of Cambodia and Cambodian people, I am very joyful to express my warm congratulation to your Excellency and the people of South Sudan on the pleasant occasion of the declaration of independence."
"The independence declaration is the evidence of the entire end of the longest weapon [armed] struggles in the history of Africa," he added.
Hun Sen continued to say that building a new country obviously needs to walk on a difficult road, "but I firmly believe that under your brilliant leadership with strong commitment, the people of South Sudan will achieve success in efforts to keep peace, stability, and bring happiness and prosperity to the nation."
"I'm ready to work closely with your Excellency in order to build a good relation and cooperation between Cambodia and South Sudan for mutual interests of our respective peoples," he added.
Southern Sudan has started celebrating their independence from the north on July 9.
During the referendum to decide the fate of unity or division of the Africa's largest country in January, nearly 99 percent of the voters approve the secession of the south from Sudan.
The result was recognized by the Sudanese government and the international community, paving the way for the south's independence on July 9.
South Sudan will become the 193rd country recognized by the United Nations and the 54th U.N. member state in Africa.
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