In the afternoon of August 6th 2014, His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni presided over the opening Cremony of the 6th Congress of the Cambodian Red Cross. On this occasion, Samdech Chauvea Veang Kong Sam Ol, Vice Prime Minister and Minister of the Royal Palace, announced a Royal Contribution of 10.000 US dollars granted by H.M. the Queen-Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk, Honorary Chairperson of the Cambodian Red Cross. H.M. the King Norodom Sihamoni also offered 5,000US dollars to the CRC via its President, Samdech Kittiprittibandit Bun Rany Hun Sen.