December 4th (AMSP/CGTN) – – China says it’s ready to work with Cambodia to continuously enrich their Diamond Hexagon cooperation framework, and promote key cooperative projects. President Xi Jinping made the statement during talks with Cambodian People’s Party Chairman and Senate President Hun Sen in
Beijing.
High-quality, high-level and high-standard are the defining features of the China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era, which the two sides envision to build.
During their meeting, President Xi said China has always regarded Cambodia as a high priority in its neighborhood diplomacy, and is willing to work with Cambodia in various sectors such as agriculture, energy, security and culture.
China will formulate plans for the “Industrial Development Corridor” and “Fish and Rice Corridor,” and promote high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative. Xi said China will continue to support Cambodia in playing a greater role in international and regional affairs, strengthening the “Global South,” supporting ASEAN’s strategic autonomy, and opposing external forces in the region.
Hun Sen said China is Cambodia’s most trusted friend. Cambodia will continue to adhere to the one-China principle, support China in safeguarding its core interests, and strengthen party-to-party exchanges. Cambodia will deepen political mutual trust, promote cooperation in various fields, and enhance cultural and youth exchanges to better benefit the two peoples. Cambodia will also strengthen coordination and cooperation with China on international and regional affairs.
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