Special Report: Top Political Advisor Jia Qinglin Visits 4 Asian Nations

    PHNOM PENH, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- 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. (Xinhua/Ju Peng) Photo Gallery>>>

    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. (Xinhua/Ju Peng) Photo Gallery>>>

    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. (Xinhua/Ju Peng) Photo Gallery>>>

China, Cambodia agree to further comprehensive, cooperative partnership

    PHNOM PENH, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- 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. Full story