Beijing, May 19th—Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC), met here today with a delegation of Youth House for Cambodia-China Friendship led by Kim Rithy, Member of the Central Committee of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP), Governor of Preah Vihear Province and head of the Youth House for Cambodia-China Friendship. 

Liu noted that China has always regarded Cambodia as a key direction of its neighboring diplomacy. Not long ago, President Xi Jinping paid a state visit to Cambodia and, together with Cambodian leaders, upgraded China-Cambodia relationship to an all-weather China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era, charting the course for the future development of bilateral relations. The CPC is willing to work with the CPP to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two Parties and the two countries, firmly support each other, deepen strategic communication, help with practical cooperation in various fields, and promote greater development of the China-Cambodia comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. Since the end of World War II, Asia has maintained overall peace and stability, which is precious and should be cherished. Against the backdrop of the current turbulent and complex international situation, China is willing to strengthen solidarity and coordination with Cambodia, firmly promote the modernization of respective countries, consolidate the special friendship between China and Cambodia, jointly respond to external challenges, and maintain regional peace and stability.  

Liu said, young people are the future of China and Cambodia, and also the future of bilateral relations. Under the personal care and promotion of the top leaders of the two Parties, the construction of the Youth House for China-Cambodia Friendship has achieved fruitful results. China attaches great importance to the Youth House and is willing to work with Cambodia to strengthen the brand building of the Youth House and contribute to the lasting China-Cambodia friendship. 

Kim said, the older generations of leaders of Cambodia and China have laid a solid foundation for the development of bilateral relations. As a result, the friendship between Cambodia and China has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Cambodia is willing to work with China to implement the results of President Xi Jinping's visit to Cambodia and promote cooperation in various fields between Cambodia and China. Building the Youth House for Cambodia-China Friendship is the important consensus reached by the leaders of both sides. The Youth House is willing to strengthen exchanges with China, promote cooperation in humanities, education, etc., facilitate exchanges between young people and entrepreneurs of both sides, and further push the development of Cambodia-China relations. Protectionism is not conducive to economic development. Cambodia advocates free and open trade and hopes to work with China and other countries to break down trade barriers and promote the development of global trade. 

Sun Haiyan, Vice-minister of the IDCPC, and others, were present.