Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni said Wednesday that as the new king of the country he will inherit and further develop the traditional friendship between Cambodia and China.
 
The king made the remarks during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Hu Qianwen.

Sihamoni spoke highly of the traditional relations between the two countries, which he said were built and nurtured by his father, former king Norodom Sihanouk, and the Chinese leaders of the older generations.

He reaffirmed the stance of sticking to the one-China policy and supporting China's cause of reunification.

The ambassador conveyed the greetings from Chinese President Hu Jintao.

He said China highly appreciates the king's firm adherence to the one-China policy, noting the Chinese government will continue to support Cambodia in its endeavor to maintain stability, promote national unity and develop economy.

(Xinhua News Agency November 18, 2004)