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China, Cambodia Pledge to Further Enhance Ties
Phnom Penh, December 16, 2010 AKP -- Chinese and Cambodian leaders on Wednesday pledged to further enhance bilateral ties, two days after the two countries agreed to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation.
“The establishment of this strategic partnership brings new opportunities for the development of bilateral ties,” Chinese President Hu Jintao was quoted as saying by Chinese News Agency Xinhua when meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen Wednesday afternoon in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
China will maintain friendly exchanges with Cambodia at all levels, strengthen mutual support on major issues of concern, and deepen exchanges on experiences in managing state affairs, Hu said.
The president said the Chinese government and people value the traditional friendship with Cambodia, and will always support Cambodia to take its own development path.
Hu added that China will expand bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, finance, infrastructure construction, agriculture and energy, increase bilateral trade, enhance cultural, technological and youth exchanges, and maintain the two countries’ coordination on regional and international affairs.
Hu also called on the two sides to strengthen cooperation in areas such as coping with the international financial crisis, disaster prevention and relief and combating cross-border crimes.
Samdech Techo Hun Sen said Cambodia-China relations have entered a new stage after the two countries agreed to the comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation.
He said Cambodia will abide by the one-China policy and work with China to further promote bilateral ties.
China’s top legislator Wu Bangguo also met with Samdech Techo Hun Sen Wednesday.
During the meeting, Wu pledged to bolster exchanges and cooperation between the two states' legislative bodies.
Wu, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, hailed the political, economic and cultural ties between China and Cambodia, saying the establishment of the strategic partnership will yield tangible benefits for the two peoples.
Wu said the two states’ legislative bodies have, in recent years, carried out substantial dialogue between their leaders, special committees and staff, which contributed to the development of bilateral ties.
Samdech Techo Hun Sen applauded the traditional friendship and pledged to promote exchanges between the two states' legislative bodies and to enhance coordination on major issues to promote bilateral ties. --AKP
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Fifth One Province One Product Exhibition Opens
Phnom Penh, December 16, 2010 AKP -- The Fifth Cambodia Import-Export & One Province One Product Exhibition was kicked off here on Dec. 15 at Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition Center (Koh Pich).
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance H.E. Keat Chhon, high representative of Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen presided over the opening ceremony with representatives of diplomatic corps, government officials and business representatives in attendance.
Different products including agricultural and electronic products, agricultural and industrial machines, food stuff, jewelry, medicines, cosmetic products, etc. and services – hostelry, banking, education, tourism, etc. – from 244 local and foreign companies have been exhibiting on 326 booths until Dec. 18, said Acting Commerce Minister H.E. Kem Sithan.
Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Keat Chhon was convinced that this annual event will provide golden opportunities to businessmen, producers and investors to find their trade and investment partners and to learn more clearly about investment opportunities in Cambodia.
On the occasion, he warmly welcomed the participation of trade delegations from Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, China and other friendly countries.
The four-day exhibition is aimed to promote trade and investment activities in Cambodia, particularly to increase the export, which contributes to the country’s economic development.
Four other events will be also held along with the exhibition – Business and Investment Forum, Workshop on Trade Promotion, Trade Meeting and Signing Ceremony of business and investment contracts. --AKP
By SOKMOM Nimul
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