China always be Cambodia's most reliable friend, firmest supporter for development: Chinese FM

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, meets with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, April 22, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]

PHNOM PENH -- Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Monday that no matter how the international situation has changed, China will always be Cambodia's most reliable friend and firmest supporter for its development.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the remarks during a meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet.

Listing some of the important cooperation frameworks and projects, Wang said they brought tangible benefits to the people of both countries.

Wang said China is willing to work with Cambodia to implement the new version of the action plan for building a community with a shared future, enhance mutual trust and support, and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation.

For his part, Hun Manet said China's development has brought important opportunities to regional countries, and Cambodia has benefited a lot from it.

Hun Manet said Cambodia firmly supports China's position on issues concerning China's core interests including those related to Taiwan, Hong Kong and Xinjiang, actively participates in the Belt and Road Initiative, and supports the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative.

The prime minister said Cambodia is willing to work with China to strengthen their cooperation in various fields, welcome more Chinese companies to invest in Cambodia, promote the implementation of more major projects, intensify coordination and cooperation in multilateral affairs, and continuously enrich the community with a shared future between Cambodia and China. 

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, meets with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, April 22, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]