On July 14, 2006, State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan met with visiting Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hor Nam Hong in the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse.

Tang said China and Cambodia are good friends and partners sharing mutual trust and sincere cooperation. The two countries always give each other consistent understanding and support on issues concerning the other side's core interests. China is ready to make joint efforts with Cambodia to continuously enhance the level of comprehensive cooperative partnership.

Hor indicated that China is a trust-worthy friend of Cambodia, which has provided long-term generous assistance and precious support to the economic and social development of Cambodia. Cambodia is also willing to further strengthen the all-round partnership of cooperation between the two countries by joint efforts with the Chinese side. Cambodia will continue to abide by the one-China policy, and opposes "Taiwan Independence" separatist activities in any forms.