HM the King offered to5 Buddhist monks present at the ceremony, religious offering and financial support: 240,000 riels to the provincial deputy chief of Monks, 200,000 riels to the patriarch of pagoda 200,000 riels. HM the King also offered 500,000 riels in contribution to each pagoda’s renovation. HE Mr. Sbaong Sarath Governor of Preah Sihanouk province, and H.E. Mr. Chan Sarun, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery delivered a welcoming speech connected with a report on reforestation activities during the past year. After giving a Cordial Address to the audience, HM the King handed over a Visitors’ Book to H.E. Mr. Chan Sarun expressing satisfaction over the Royal Government’s achievements, in particular those of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery.