China, Cambodia vow to enhance strategic cooperation

China, Cambodia vow to enhance strategic cooperation as Premier Li meets Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang expressed China’s readiness to collaborate with Cambodia in advancing trade and investment liberalization to broaden their economic partnership.

Li made these remarks during his meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, held alongside the ASEAN-China-GCC Summit.

He recalled President Xi Jinping’s recent historic trip to Cambodia, during which both nations agreed to build an all-weather China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era.

Li emphasized that China-Cambodia relations are now at the forefront of efforts to develop a shared future for mankind, with their longstanding friendship further strengthened.

China is committed to implementing the outcomes of Xi’s visit, bolstering high-level exchanges, enhancing mutual political trust, and driving forward practical cooperation through the China-Cambodia Intergovernmental Coordination Committee.

Li suggested both countries use their strong bilateral relationship to counter global uncertainties and to work together in advancing economic development and safeguarding mutual interests.

He also highlighted the need to align China’s Belt and Road Initiative with Cambodia’s Pentagonal Strategy and to expedite the launch of key cooperation projects such as the Industrial Development Corridor and the Fish and Rice Corridor.

Li encouraged more Chinese companies to invest in Cambodia and pledged stronger collaboration in areas such as infrastructure, digital economy, high-end manufacturing, and clean energy.

On law enforcement, Li acknowledged progress in joint efforts against cross-border crimes and stressed the importance of further safeguarding public safety in both countries.

He noted growing global instability and reiterated China’s intent to work closely with Cambodia and regional partners to promote unity, oppose unilateralism, and support multilateral trade and supply chain security.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet lauded President Xi’s visit as a new milestone in the two countries’ enduring friendship.

He reaffirmed Cambodia’s commitment to the one-China principle and support for China’s stance on key national issues, while opposing foreign interference in China’s internal affairs.

Hun Manet expressed willingness to deepen bilateral cooperation, sustain high-level engagement, utilize dialogue mechanisms, and increase cultural and people-to-people exchanges, while intensifying joint action against cross-border crimes.

He also voiced Cambodia’s support for President Xi’s three global initiatives and conveyed interest in strengthening multilateral coordination with China to maintain regional peace and foster inclusive global development.