AKP Phnom Penh, April 21, 2026 --

Senate President Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen said on Tuesday morning that the health of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, had improved significantly following surgery in Beijing, China.

In a public message, Samdech Techo said he visited His Majesty the King at the hospital at 9:30 a.m. Beijing time and spent about eight minutes inquiring about the monarch’s condition.

He noted that the King’s overall health had shown marked improvement and that His Majesty was able to speak and respond normally during their conversation.

Although the King was resting and receiving intravenous treatment, Samdech Techo said this was a normal part of post-surgery medical care.

He added that His Majesty asked him to convey warm greetings and wishes to monks and the Cambodian people.

The update comes a day after the King underwent successful surgery at a hospital in the Chinese capital.

By C. Nika