China's top political advisor makes proposal for Sino-Cambodian relations

Special Report: Top Political Advisor Jia Qinglin Visits 4 Asian

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PHNOM PENH, Dec. 4 (Chinese media) -- China's top political

advisor Jia Qinglin made a proposal here Thursday for the comprehensive

development of Sino-Cambodian relations.

Jia made the proposal at a celebration marking the

50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties, which was attended by over 500

people from both sides.

Jia Qinglin, chairman of the National

Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference

(CPPCC), speaks at a celebration marking the 50th anniversary of bilateral

diplomatic ties between China and Cambodia in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Dec.

4, 2008. (Chinese media/Ju Peng)
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Jia proposed that the two sides should consolidate

bilateral traditional friendship, enhance mutual trust, push forward economic

and trade cooperation for common development, promote cultural exchanges, and

strengthen coordination in multi-lateral affairs to safeguard common interests.

In his speech titled "Strengthen Traditional

Friendship and Build A Better Future Together" delivered at the celebration,

Jia, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political

Consultative Conference (CPPCC), spoke highly of bilateral good neighborly

friendship and cooperation.

Jia Qinglin (L), chairman of the

National Committee of the Chinese People' s Political Consultative

Conference (CPPCC), meets with Cambodian Senate President Chea Sim in

Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Dec. 4, 2008. (Chinese media/Ju Peng)
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He said the Chinese government attaches great

importance to its relations with Cambodia, and will work with Cambodia to

further promote the long-term and sound growth of bilateral comprehensive and

cooperative partnership.

Jia, who arrived here Tuesday on an official goodwill

visit as guest of Cambodian Senate President Chea Sim, said he believes that

bilateral relations are bound to have a better future.

Cambodia is the last leg of Jia's four-nation visit

which has taken him to Jordan, Turkey and Laos.

Jia Qinglin (C), chairman

of the National Committee of the Chinese People's

Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), speaks at a celebration marking the

50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties between China and Cambodia in

Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Dec. 4, 2008. (Chinese media/Ju

Peng)
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China, Cambodia agree to further comprehensive, cooperative

partnership

PHNOM PENH, Dec. 4

(Chinese media) -- China and Cambodia agreed here Thursday to further promote bilateral

comprehensive and cooperative partnership during the talks between China's top

political advisor Jia Qinglin and Cambodian Senate President Chea Sim.

Jia, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese

People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), spoke highly of the

development of bilateral relations in the past five decades of diplomatic ties.

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