WNAM REPORT: Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that China and Cambodia have set a model for equality, mutual trust and win-win cooperation between countries of different sizes.
Xi made the remarks while meeting with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni during his state visit to Cambodia, adding that he believes Chinese modernization will bring more opportunities to neighboring countries, including Cambodia.
No matter how the international landscape changes, China and Cambodia have always stood by each other in good faith, offering mutual support and remaining steadfast on issues concerning each other’s core interests and major concerns, said Xi.
China and Cambodia will continue to lead the way in building a community with a shared future for mankind, delivering tangible benefits to the Cambodian people, he added.
China firmly supports Cambodia in maintaining stability, accelerating development, improving people’s livelihoods and pursuing a development path suited to its own national conditions, said Xi.
The Chinese leader expressed confidence in writing a splendid chapter of building an all-weather China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era.
Sihamoni said Cambodia firmly adheres to the one-China principle, highly commends the three global initiatives proposed by President Xi, and appreciates the tremendous development opportunities brought by Belt and Road cooperation.
Calling it a historic milestone, he said President Xi’s visit will further solidify the ironclad friendship between the two countries, enrich the Diamond Hexagon cooperation framework, and elevate Cambodia-China relations to new heights.
Cambodia also stands ready to strengthen coordination with China through multilateral mechanisms, including ASEAN-China cooperation and the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation, to jointly promote regional peace, stability and prosperity, said Sihamoni.
Sihamoni said Cambodia firmly adheres to the one-China principle, highly commends the three global initiatives proposed by President Xi, and appreciates the tremendous development opportunities brought by Belt and Road cooperation.
Calling it a historic milestone, he said President Xi’s visit will further solidify the ironclad friendship between the two countries, enrich the Diamond Hexagon cooperation framework, and elevate Cambodia-China relations to new heights.
Cambodia also stands ready to strengthen coordination with China through multilateral mechanisms, including ASEAN-China cooperation and the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation, to jointly promote regional peace, stability and prosperity, said Sihamoni.
The king also presented the National Order of Independence – Grand Collar to Xi.
He said Xi holds special friendly feelings toward Cambodia and has made outstanding contributions to promoting the development of Cambodia-China relations, adding that Xi is a great friend of Cambodia.
It is believed that under the leadership of President Xi, China will achieve greater development accomplishments and play a more important role in international and regional affairs, he added.
Xi said the medal fully demonstrates Cambodia’s high regard for developing China-Cambodia relations and carries the deep friendship of the Cambodian people towards the Chinese people.
This honor, he said, belongs not only to him personally, but also to all the friendly people who have cultivated and contributed to the friendship between China and Cambodia.
