Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi vowed that China will remain Cambodia's 'most trustworthy partner and strongest supporter' during a meeting with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in Phnom Penh this week. The visit highlighted deepening ties between the two nations, with both sides celebrating progress on major infrastructure projects 🌍✨.
Building a 'Shared Future'
King Sihamoni praised China's role in Cambodia's economic growth, specifically mentioning the 'Industrial Development Corridor' 🏗️ and 'Fish and Rice Corridor' 🌾—projects aimed at boosting agriculture and industrialization. He also reaffirmed Cambodia's support for the one-China principle and China-led global initiatives.
Next-Level Cooperation
Wang Yi, a senior Communist Party leader, emphasized that China-Cambodia relations have entered a 'high-quality' phase under the guidance of both nations' leaders. He added that China's development 'will provide new opportunities' for Cambodia, signaling potential collaborations in tech and green energy 💡.
With plans to align strategies for 'common development,' this partnership could become a blueprint for South-South cooperation. As Wang put it: 'Friendship grows stronger over time.' 👑🇨🇳
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Wang Yi says China will always be Cambodia's strongest supporter
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