On 15th August 2024, His Excellency SOK Chenda Sophea, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, had a productive meeting with His Excellency WANG Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Director of the office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s republic of China, on the sidelines of the Ninth Mekong-Lancang Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

The two foreign ministers highly valued the strong development in bilateral relations and discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation in all areas. Taking this opportunity, His Excellency WANG Yi congratulated Cambodia on the commencement of the construction of the Funan Techo Canal and affirmed China’s support for the project.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to working closely with all Mekong countries to strengthen Mekong-Lancang cooperation, building a shared future of peace, prosperity, and sustainable development in the region. 
The two Foreign Ministers also exchanged views on regional and international issues of common concern and interest.