Synopsis: Chinese leader pledges closer cooperation with Phnom Penh after Senate President Hun Sen congratulate Beijing on the country’s 77th National Day.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged to strengthen bilateral relations with Cambodia following greetings from Senate President Hun Sen on the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

In a letter dated October 20, Xi underscored his commitment to maintaining close strategic communication with Phnom Penh to advance shared development goals.

“I attach great importance to the development of China-Cambodia relations and stand ready to keep strategic communication with Samdech to carry forward traditional friendship and make greater new progress in further advancing the all-weather China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era, so as to promote our two countries’ modernisation and bring greater benefits to our two peoples,” Xi wrote.

Mr Hun Sen sent his congratulatory message on September 25, praising China’s economic milestones, national resilience and leadership across generations. He noted that long-standing cooperation between both nations continues to flourish under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, expressing confidence in Beijing’s role in fostering regional peace and global stability.

The diplomatic exchange highlights efforts to expand political, parliamentary and economic collaboration while reinforcing the long-term strategic alliance between the two countries.