AKP Phnom Penh, June 18, 2026 --

His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, and Her Majesty Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk granted a royal audience to Chinese Foreign Minister H.E. Wang Yi on June 17, during their stay in Beijing for medical check-ups and recuperation.

On the occasion, H.E. Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, conveyed cordial greetings and best wishes from Chinese President H.E. Xi Jinping and his wife, Lok Chumteav Peng Liyuan.

Noting this year marks the 70th anniversary of the first visit to China by Cambodia's late King Father Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk, the Chinese Foreign Minister said His Majesty the King has carried forward the late King Father's legacy of fostering friendship with China and has forged a profound friendship with President Xi.

Under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China-Cambodia relations have entered a new stage in building an all-weather community with a shared future in the new era, he said.

H.E. Wang Yi expressed China's willingness to deepen practical cooperation with Cambodia and deliver greater benefits to the two peoples.

The Cambodian monarchs asked H.E. Wang Yi to convey their sincere greetings and best wishes to H.E. Xi Jinping and his wife, noting that no matter how the international landscape evolves, Cambodia will always remain China's closest friend.

AKP-Xinhua (Photo: Xinhua)