2008-07-10
Special report: 2008 Olympic Games
PHNOM PENH, July 10 (Xinhua) -- The organization of the Beijing Olympics is impressive thanks to the utmost efforts of the whole Chinese nation, said Hor Namhong, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in a recent written interview with Xinhua.
"There is no doubt that the event will be a great achievement and success of the Chinese people, in spite of certain disruptive incidents in some areas and countries affecting the organization of the Olympic Games," he said.
China's successful hosting of the Olympics this year will elevate the prestige of China worldwide and also give a sense of great pride not only to the Chinese people, but also other peoples of the whole East Asian region, he said.
"Chinese athletes will certainly bring many gold medals to China," he added.
Meanwhile, he said in the interview, the Cambodian people are very happy that the Olympic Games in Beijing coincides with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Cambodia and China.
"Our King Norodom Sihamoni will attend the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games to share the joy of the Chinese people," he added.
According to official statement, Cambodia will send a 15-memberdelegation to participate in the Beijing Olympics. Four Cambodian athletes will join races of marathon and swimming.
Editor: An Lu
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