PHNOM PENH July 14 Kyodo Cambodia...

PHNOM PENH July 14 Kyodo

Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk get backed home Monday after four month of medical treatment in China, and urg political party leaders to strive to make secure peace, stability and protection of human rights as the July 27 general election approaches.

The 80-year-old constitutional monarch, who pockets from a variety of ailments including lung question s diabetes, cataracts and hypertension, regularly visits China for long checkups.

He told reporters with arrival at Phnom Penh airport with his wife Queen Monineath that despite his poor health, he is ready to be of further service to his persons and nation.

The king's air in Cambodia is widely regarded as an important factor for peace and stability as 22 political parties gear up for the third general election.

He showed ''as the father of the nation and Cambodian people'' to help disentangle any problems that might emanate from the election if they are brought to his attention according to party leaders.

The three main political parties contesting the election are the ruling Cambodian People's Party of Prime Minister Hun Sen its junior coalition partner FUNCINPEC, l by dint of National Assembly chairman Prince Norodom Ranariddh, and the opposition Sam Rainsy Party.

King Sihanouk said he will invite political party leaders to a dinner July 24 undivided day before the electoral campaign ends

''But I and my wife have asked them not to talk about the politics because a certain number of party leaders would take this time to complain to me and it would damage the atmosphere,'' he said.

''I have just asked them to listen to carols especially Cambodian traditional dittys as a family,'' he said. ''I also want to indicate the people that I and the party leaders are one''

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