Phnom Penh (VNA), Feb. 14 -- World Health Organisation ( WHO ) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has thanked Cambodia for allowing the Westerdam cruise ship to dock despite fears that the ship may be carrying passengers infected with the new coronavirus.

The MS Westerdam, run by the US-based Holland America Line with 1,455 passengers and 802 crew members on board, had been forced to sail the seas for several days after being refused entry by a number of countries.

In his letter ahead of the ship's arrival at the southern port of Sihanoukville, Ghebreyesus praised the Cambodian government for the gesture, saying this is an example of international solidarity. He particularly extended his gratitude to Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo...