Mainland Media: First Meeting of China-Cambodia '2+2' Strategic Dialogue Mechanism Reaches Broad Consensus
Foreign and defense ministers of China and Cambodia held their first '2+2' strategic dialogue in Phnom Penh, reaching a broad consensus on bilateral relations and security cooperation.
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, 23rd) The first meeting of the China-Cambodia '2+2' strategic dialogue mechanism for foreign and defense ministers was held yesterday in Phnom Penh. According to mainland Chinese media China News Service, both sides reached a broad consensus on issues such as bilateral relations, political and defense security cooperation, and the international and regional situation.
During Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Cambodia in April of last year, the two sides decided to establish the China-Cambodia '2+2' mechanism to coordinate positions on major strategic issues in a timely manner and promote cooperation in relevant fields.
According to China News Service, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defense Minister Dong Jun jointly attended the inaugural meeting of the China-Cambodia '2+2' strategic dialogue mechanism on the afternoon of the 22nd local time. The two sides reached a broad consensus on topics including bilateral relations, political and defense security cooperation, and the international and regional situation.
Wang Yi stated that the holding of the first meeting of the China-Cambodia '2+2' mechanism fully demonstrates the ironclad friendship between China and Cambodia that has withstood the test of time, and highlights the high importance both sides attach to deepening strategic cooperation. China is willing to work with Cambodia to build the mechanism into a strategic platform for upgrading political and defense security cooperation, making new contributions to advancing the construction of a China-Cambodia community with a shared future.
Dong Jun expressed that the current international and regional security situation is complex and volatile. China is willing to make joint efforts with Cambodia to deeply cultivate military and security mutual trust, and make new and greater contributions to building an all-weather China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era.
Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn said that the Cambodia-China '2+2' strategic dialogue mechanism reflects the height and depth of Cambodia-China relations. It plays an irreplaceable and important role in enhancing strategic mutual trust and deepening practical cooperation between the two sides, and will surely promote the long-term development of bilateral relations.
According to China News Service, Prak Sokhonn also said, "Cambodia firmly abides by the One China principle and firmly supports all efforts made by China to achieve national reunification," expressing a willingness to jointly advance the construction of the Cambodia-China community with a shared future to achieve more results.
Cambodian Defense Minister Tea Seiha stated that this dialogue fully demonstrates the unbreakable traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between Cambodia and China. Cambodia is willing to summarize experiences within the existing bilateral framework, pool synergy, actively explore new paths for cooperation, and promote greater development of Cambodia-China relations. (Editor: Chou Hui-ying/Chang Shu-ling) 1150423
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, 23rd) The first meeting of the China-Cambodia '2+2' strategic dialogue mechanism for foreign and defense ministers was held yesterday in Phnom Penh. According to mainland Chinese media China News Service, both sides reached a broad consensus on issues such as bilateral relations, political and defense security cooperation, and the international and regional situation.
During Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Cambodia in April of last year, the two sides decided to establish the China-Cambodia '2+2' mechanism to coordinate positions on major strategic issues in a timely manner and promote cooperation in relevant fields.
According to China News Service, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defense Minister Dong Jun jointly attended the inaugural meeting of the China-Cambodia '2+2' strategic dialogue mechanism on the afternoon of the 22nd local time. The two sides reached a broad consensus on topics including bilateral relations, political and defense security cooperation, and the international and regional situation.
Wang Yi stated that the holding of the first meeting of the China-Cambodia '2+2' mechanism fully demonstrates the ironclad friendship between China and Cambodia that has withstood the test of time, and highlights the high importance both sides attach to deepening strategic cooperation. China is willing to work with Cambodia to build the mechanism into a strategic platform for upgrading political and defense security cooperation, making new contributions to advancing the construction of a China-Cambodia community with a shared future.
Dong Jun expressed that the current international and regional security situation is complex and volatile. China is willing to make joint efforts with Cambodia to deeply cultivate military and security mutual trust, and make new and greater contributions to building an all-weather China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era.
Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn said that the Cambodia-China '2+2' strategic dialogue mechanism reflects the height and depth of Cambodia-China relations. It plays an irreplaceable and important role in enhancing strategic mutual trust and deepening practical cooperation between the two sides, and will surely promote the long-term development of bilateral relations.
According to China News Service, Prak Sokhonn also said, "Cambodia firmly abides by the One China principle and firmly supports all efforts made by China to achieve national reunification," expressing a willingness to jointly advance the construction of the Cambodia-China community with a shared future to achieve more results.
Cambodian Defense Minister Tea Seiha stated that this dialogue fully demonstrates the unbreakable traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between Cambodia and China. Cambodia is willing to summarize experiences within the existing bilateral framework, pool synergy, actively explore new paths for cooperation, and promote greater development of Cambodia-China relations. (Editor: Chou Hui-ying/Chang Shu-ling) 1150423
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