President of Cambodia's National Assembly Heng Samrin said Thursday that the country's legislative body was very satisfied with the good relations between Cambodia and China, pledging to further enhance friendship and cooperation for mutual benefits.
Heng Samrin made the remarks during a meeting with Zheng Silin, visiting vice chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress of China.
"Cambodia's National Assembly is very satisfied with the growing relations and cooperation between Cambodia and China in all fields," he said, adding that Zheng's visit would provide greater possibility for the two countries to strengthen and expand the friendly relations and traditional solidarity.
He said a lot of China's state-owned and private firms have been investing in Cambodia and their investments are vital to boost Cambodia's economic development.
"China is the largest investor in Cambodia and also one of our leading trading partners," he said.
Heng Samrin reaffirmed that Cambodia sticks to the one-China policy and sees China as a good neighbor, good friend and honest partner.
Zheng said that his current visit was to further strengthen and expand bilateral relations and cooperation between the legislative bodies of the two countries.
He highly spoke of the good relationship and cooperation between the two countries thanks to the constant exchanges of visits by top leaders and officials in all levels.
Later in the day, Zheng held talks with Chheang Von, chairman of the Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Commission of the National Assembly.
Zheng arrived here on Wednesday for a one-week visit. During the stay, he will also visit the Angkor Wat Temple, one of the world heritage sites, in Siem Reap province.
Cambodia and China forged diplomatic ties on July 19, 1958.
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