Chinese premier says to enrich China-Cambodia 'Diamond Hexagon' cooperation framework

VIENTIANE -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Thursday that China will enrich the China-Cambodia "Diamond Hexagon" cooperation framework to push forward the building of China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era for more results.

Li made the remarks during his meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on the sidelines of the leaders' meetings on East Asia cooperation held in Vientiane.

China will continue to firmly support Cambodia in pursuing a development path suited to its national conditions and safeguarding national sovereignty and strategic independence, Li said, adding that China is willing to carry on the friendship from generation to generation, deepen strategic mutual trust and promote mutually beneficial cooperation.