Phnom Penh:His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, lit the "Flame of Victory" at the Independence Monument in Phnom Penh this morning. This event marks the celebration of the 73rd anniversary of Cambodia's National Independence Day.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the Independence Day commemorates the nation's independence achieved on November 9, 1953, and is celebrated annually on November 9. This year's ceremony is a continuation of the traditional observance of this significant national milestone.