President Hu Jintao has expressed his condolences and sympathy following the death of former Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk. On behalf of the Chinese government and the people, he expressed his deepest condolence to King Norodom Sihamoni, Queen-Mother Norodom Monineath and to the Cambodian people.
President Hu says Sihanouk was Cambodia's father of independence, and he dedicated his whole life to the cause of national independence and peace. His death is a great loss to the people of Cambodia. Hu Jintao said Sihanouk was an old friend of the Chinese people, and he was committed to the friendly relations between the two countries. Jiang Zemin has also expressed his sympathy to Queen-Mother Norodom Monineath.