A senior Chinese military leader said in Beijing Wednesday that the Chinese armed forces are ready to enhance close exchanges with the Cambodian army and continuously push forward their friendly cooperative ties.
Liang Guanglie, chief of the general staff of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), told visiting Secretary of the Cambodian Ministry of National Defense Neang Phat, that Cambodia is China's good neighbor, partner and friend.
The two countries cooperate in various fields and hold close consultation in international and regional affairs, which contribute to regional peace, stability and development, said Liang, who is also a member of the Central Military Commission.
Neang Phat expressed appreciation for the support that Chinese government and armed forces have been offering to Cambodia, voicing the hope that the two sides will cement exchanges and maintain cooperation in various areas.
"Cambodia will continue to pursue the one-China policy and support China's reunification course," he said.
(Xinhua News Agency September 7, 2006)
