Phnom Penh: Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia, has expressed his heartfelt condolences following the passing of H.E. Gildas Le Lidec, the former French Ambassador to Cambodia.
In a condolence message addressed to Mrs. Christiane Le Lidec, H.E. Gildas Le Lidec’s spouse, dated October 12, Samdech Techo Hun Sen wrote: “The passing of H.E. Le Lidec, your husband, is a painful moment for you, your family, and all those who loved him. On behalf of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia and on my own behalf, I wish to join you in honouring his memory.”
Samdech Techo Hun Sen recalled that from 1994 to 1998, Ambassador Gildas Le Lidec served as France’s representative in Cambodia during a particularly difficult time for the Kingdom. Drawing on his recognized diplomatic expertise, H.E. Le Lidec executed his mission with an unwavering commitment to serving the interests of both nations.
“Building and developing a relationship between the two countries, in keeping with the exceptional quality of their long-shared history, represented the challenge. Ambassador Gildas Le Lidec accomplished this with exemplary success,” the Senate President stated.
The message emphasized that Ambassador Le Lidec leaves behind a valuable legacy in Cambodia through the cooperation programmes he led or initiated, noting that these programs remain operational and reflect his vision for the Kingdom’s future.
Furthermore, Samdech Techo Hun Sen acknowledged the personal contributions of Mrs. Christiane Le Lidec, noting: “On the humanitarian front, H.E. Le Lidec could count on the generosity and effectiveness of the charitable works that you yourself carried out discreetly for the benefit of the poor and of all walks of life.”