China Reaffirms Strategic Support for Cambodia, Pledges Deeper Cooperation During Wang Yi–Prak Sokhonn Talks

PHNOM PENH, November 5, 2026 — China has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Cambodia's development path and strengthening bilateral strategic cooperation, with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi describing Beijing as Cambodia's most reliable strategic support amid an increasingly complex international environment.

Wang made the remarks during a meeting with H.E. Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia, in Beijing on the afternoon of November 4. H.E. Prak Sokhonn was in China to attend the 11th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, thanked Cambodia for its contributions to the success of the regional meeting, noting that Lancang-Mekong cooperation has a strong foundation and broad prospects for supporting Cambodia's development, national revitalization and improvements in people's livelihoods.

He described China and Cambodia as steadfast friends whose longstanding relationship has been strengthened through generations of leadership. Wang said the two countries' all-weather community with a shared future continues to deepen, while the Diamond Hexagon cooperation framework is delivering practical benefits to the Cambodian people.

Wang reaffirmed that China would continue to support Cambodia in pursuing a development path suited to its national conditions and expressed Beijing's readiness to strengthen strategic communication, address external challenges jointly and advance the modernization efforts of both countries.

He also referred to the recently concluded Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, saying China would continue to strengthen Party governance, uphold people-centred development and promote high-quality economic growth. Wang said the implementation of the country's 15th Five-Year Plan would also create further opportunities for China-Cambodia relations.

On bilateral priorities, Wang called for preparations for the next phase of high-level exchanges and stronger coordination to protect shared strategic interests. He encouraged both countries to accelerate the Industrial Development Corridor and Fish and Rice Corridor, while expanding practical cooperation in infrastructure, agriculture and other sectors.

He further stressed that the fight against telecommunications fraud must remain a sustained priority, warning against allowing such criminal activities to return. Wang also called for effective implementation of Lancang-Mekong cooperation projects and closer coordination through platforms such as China-ASEAN and East Asia cooperation.

For his part, H.E. Prak Sokhonn congratulated China on successfully hosting the LMC Foreign Ministers' Meeting and expressed appreciation for Beijing's invitation to the Cambodian and Thai foreign ministers for informal tea talks and exchanges.

He said the initiative reflected China's constructive position in supporting the peaceful resolution of disputes through dialogue. He also highlighted the importance of Lancang-Mekong cooperation to Cambodia's economic and social development and reaffirmed Phnom Penh's willingness to contribute to the regional framework.

H.E. Prak Sokhonn described China as Cambodia's most trusted partner and acknowledged Beijing's longstanding assistance in supporting the Kingdom's economic and social progress. He also welcomed the historic reciprocal visits by the leaders of both countries, which have provided strategic direction for advancing their community with a shared future in the new era.

He reaffirmed Cambodia's support for initiatives put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping, reiterated the Kingdom's commitment to the One-China principle, supported China's peaceful national reunification and opposed Taiwan independence in all forms.

H.E. Prak Sokhonn further expressed Cambodia's readiness to work with China to implement the important consensus reached by their leaders, align development strategies and strengthen cooperation in law enforcement and security, particularly in combating online gambling and telecommunications fraud.

Source: The State Council of the People's Republic of China

https://english.www.gov.cn/news/202611/05/content_WS6aebe989c6d00ca5f9a0e1ba.html

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Reported by The Khmer Today