The new Chinese leadership values Sino-Cambodian relations, and will work with the Cambodia to promote bilateral traditional friendship and cooperation, Chinese President Hu Jintao said in Beijing.
Hu spoke at a meeting with Cambodia's King Norodom Sihanouk and Queen Norodom Monineath Sihanouk on Thursday.
Hu said Sino-Cambodian friendship had withstood the test of changes in their domestic and international situations, and continuously developed.
He spoke highly of Sihanouk's outstanding contributions to the development of bilateral relations and was happy about Cambodia's stable political situation, national reconciliation and economic growth under Sihanouk's leadership.
China will, as always, support the Cambodian people's efforts for national peace, stability and development, said Hu.
Sihanouk expressed his appreciation for Chinese support and assistance to Cambodia and important contributions to the country's peace and development.
He also voiced his congratulations on China's achievements in economic and social development.
(Xinhua News Agency July 11, 2003)
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