BEIJING, Dec 3 (Bernama-CMG) -- China has always viewed Cambodia as a priority in its neighborhood diplomacy and is ready to join hands with the country to build a high-quality, high-standard, and high-specification China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era.
This was stated by Chinese President Xi Jinping during discussions with the Chairman of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) and President of the Senate, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, here on Tuesday.
Xi called for mutual support to strengthen the friendship between the two countries.
“China firmly supports Cambodia's efforts in safeguarding national sovereignty and security as well as development interests,” he said.
In addition, Xi also proposed that the two countries deepen exchanges and learn from each other to achieve mutual development.
“The Communist Party of China is ready to strengthen strategic communication with the CPP and enhance cooperation in cadre training to help Cambodia drive development according to its own model,” he said.
Xi further commented that the two countries should seize opportunities from cooperation to explore new win-win situations.
“China is ready to work with Cambodia to implement the new version of the action plan regarding the community with a shared future, and continue to add new elements to the “Diamond Hexagon” collaboration framework,” said Xi.
He also expressed commitment to develop a cooperation plan on the “Industrial Development Corridor” and “Rice and Fish Corridor,” enhance outcomes in the implementation of iconic projects, and rapidly boost connectivity in the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) proposed by China along with Cambodia's Pentagon Strategy.
“China will continue to support Cambodia to play a greater role in international and regional affairs.
“China is committed to strengthening coordination and cooperation with Cambodia to jointly address various risks,” he added.
Meanwhile, Hun Sen stated that his side adheres to the One China principle and supports China’s efforts in preserving its own core interests.
“Cambodia is ready alongside China to continue fostering mutual trust in political areas, taking genuine actions to empower cooperation in various fields for the wellbeing of both countries' people.
“Moreover, Cambodia is also committed to strengthening coordination and cooperation with China in international and regional affairs,” he said.
-- BERNAMA-CMG