Swiss President arrives in Cambodia on state visit

Swiss President and head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Micheline Calmy-Rey arrived here on Monday to pay a state visit to Cambodia.

Calmy-Rey is scheduled to visit Cambodia from Feb. 5 to 7, at the invitation of King Norodom Sihamoni, said a press release from the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

During the visit, Calmy-Rey will be received by King Sihamoni and meet with Prime Minister Hun Sen, the press release said.

She will also hold talks with Hor Namhong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia, it said.

Besides, Calmy-Rey will visit Pediatric Hospital of Dr. Richner and the renovation project of Banteay Srei Temples in Siem Reap, it added.

Source: Xinhua