Cambodia proud of close ties with China: Deputy PM

PHNOM PENH, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia is very proud of excellent relationship with China and believes that the ties will be further enhanced in the future, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sok An, Minister in charge of the Council of Ministers, said Wednesday evening.

"Our two governments and peoples are very proud that our relation has been strengthened and upgraded to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Cooperation in recent years," he said during the celebration of the 63rd Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China (Oct.1, 1949- Oct 1, 2012).

The event was attended by some 300 people, including Cambodian senior government officials, foreign diplomats, Chinese businessmen and Chinese residing in Cambodia.

"I'm strongly confident that the long lasting bond of friendship between our countries and peoples, which has been enhanced and expanded through our 54 years of diplomatic relation, will be crucially important for our future generations," he added.

Speaking at the event, Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Pan Guangxue highly spoke on close relationship between China and Cambodia in politics, trade, investment, education and culture.

He said the ties have been constantly strengthened and expanded through the exchange of visits by the two countries' top leaders.

"China is ready to make joint effort with Cambodia and provide mutual support in order to strengthen traditional friendship and deepen cooperation between the two countries," the ambassador said.

He also stressed China's stance, saying that the country would continue to firmly stick to the path of peaceful development as well as its commitment to safeguarding world peace and common development for common prosperity.

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