Phnom Penh (FN), Sep. 12 – Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen considered Morodok Techo National Stadium a fruitful result from the ironclad friendship forged by Chinese president Xi Jinping.

The premier added that he has worked with Chinese leaders since he was younger than the Chinese, and now the premier is older than the current Chinese leaders. For a long time, China has a very respectful attitude towards Cambodia.

"No one can foresee the huge achievements resulted from Cambodia-China close bonds," the premier said.

Cambodia has become China’s important trading partner and investment target country in Southeast Asia. Cambodia has become a major trading partner of China and is one of the target countries for business investment in all sectors in Southeast Asia.

Cambodia announced to firmly sticks to “One China” policy while China firmly respects the independence and sovereignty of Cambodia.

Cambodia's Hun Sen also recalled that Cambodia and China established the diplomatic relationship on 19 July 1958 after the bilateral meeting between the late king father Norodom Sihanouk and Chinese premier Zhou Enlai on the sidelines of 1954 Bandung Conference in Indonesia. Later on, this historic friendly relationship was further strengthened by Sihanouk and chairman Mao Zedong as well as past and present dignitaries of Cambodia and China.

Premier Hun Sen has visited China for over 19 times since 1999. This shows Cambodia and China have maintained and further enhanced this strong friendship to reach a new height “Cambodia-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” on 13 December 2010.
=FRESH NEWS