AKP Phnom Penh, April 21, 2025 --

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet has reaffirmed the Kingdom’s foreign policy stance toward China and the international community, following the successful state visit of Chinese President H.E. Xi Jinping to Cambodia on April 17-18, 2025.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the Kampot International Tourism Port in Teuk Chhou district, Kampot province this morning, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet noted that Cambodia was one of only three countries selected for President Xi Jinping’s Southeast Asia tour.

“This is a matter of national pride, and there is nothing wrong with it,” he underlined.

The Prime Minister stressed that Cambodia does not align itself exclusively with any single nation nor oppose another, reaffirming that the Kingdom’s foreign policy is rooted in engagement with all nations.

“Cambodia maintains relations with countries across the world. This is our foreign policy — based on respect for sovereignty, mutual respect, and non-interference in the internal affairs of other states. This is Cambodia's position, we are not dependent on anyone,” he emphasised.

Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet also described President Xi Jinping’s visit as a powerful message to some Cambodian politicians and analysts who had previously questioned the Royal Government’s international standing, even with China.

“H.E. Xi Jinping’s visit should put such speculation to rest. This is a political message in itself,” he said, adding that the visit also underscored the strengthening of Cambodia-China bilateral cooperation for the mutual benefit of both nations.

“We have upgraded our bilateral cooperation to the Cambodia-China Community with a Shared Future in the New Era, which will serve as a guiding framework for deepening collaboration between our two countries,” he stated.

The Prime Minister further highlighted China’s continued support for Cambodia’s infrastructure development, including its assistance with the major Funan Techo Canal project.

By Heng Panha