Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People's Republic of China and the Kingdom of Cambodia (hereinafter referred to as "the two sides") on 19 July 1958, China-Cambodia friendship fostered by the successive generations of Chinese leaders and His Majesty King Norodom Sihanouk has grown stronger and the bilateral relations have become closer. The frequent exchanges between the two sides in the political, economic, cultural, educational and other fields have cemented China-Cambodia friendship and solidarity.


The two sides stress that China-Cambodia relations are based on the mutual respect for each other's sovereignty, independence, culture and traditions, mutual trust and mutual support. Enjoying the support of the two peoples, this age-old friendship is holding out great vitality and tremendous potential of growth. To further consolidate the existing friendly relations and cooperation between them serves not only the fundamental interests of the two countries and the two peoples, but also regional peace, stability and prosperity.


The two sides believe that this growing deep-rooted traditional friendship between the two countries and peoples will be carried forward for future generations. At the beginning of the new century, the two sides are determined to foster closer bilateral relations and to open up greater opportunities for their respective socio-economic development. To this end, the two sides wish to make the following statement:


1.The two sides affirm that the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter, the Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence, the principles set forth in the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia and the universally recognized principles of international law should be the basic norms guiding their bilateral relations.


2.The two sides agree to maintain frequent exchange of visits and contacts between top leaders of the two countries. The two sides also agree to further strengthen the friendly exchanges and cooperation between their governmental institutions, parliaments, political parties, armed forces and non-governmental organizations with a view to enhancing mutual trust and friendship and promoting an all-round, steady and in-depth development of the bilateral relations.


3.The two sides agree to strengthen their annual diplomatic consultation mechanism and the exchanges between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the two countries at various levels to exchange views on the bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest. The two sides stress the need to step up cooperation at such international forums as ASEAN, East Asia cooperation mechanism and the UN as well as cooperation in the joint socio-economic development of the Greater Mekong sub-region.


4.The two sides attach great importance to their bilateral economic and trade relations. They agree to explore all the possibilities of expanding these relations on the basis of equality and mutual benefit and pursuant to the relevant national and international laws.


5.The two sides agree to create favorable conditions and a sound environment for increasing economic cooperation and trade in accordance with their relevant laws and regulations. To this end, the two sides agree to set up a joint economic and trade commission at an appropriate time.


6.Under the bilateral agreement on the promotion and protection of investment, the two sides will encourage various forms of mutually-beneficial cooperation in the development of agriculture, industry, tourism and other fields of mutual interest.


7.The two sides will further expand tourism exchanges and cooperation and promote friendly contacts and mutual understanding between the two peoples. The Chinese side agrees to designate Cambodia as a destination for outbound Chinese tourists. The two sides will finalize through discussion concrete measures for implementation with a view to facilitating the sound development of tourism of the two sides.


8.The two sides will increase exchanges and cooperation in the fields of culture, education, public health and sports and strengthen their coordination and cooperation in the UNESCO and other relevant international and regional organizations.


9.The Cambodian side reaffirms that it will continue to adhere to the One-China policy and recognizes the Government of the People' Republic of China as the sole legal government of China and Taiwan an inalienable part of Chinese territory. And it will continue to support China's cause of peaceful reunification. The Chinese side reaffirms that it respects the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Cambodia.


10.The two sides share the view that the current international situation is undergoing profound changes, peace and development have become two major themes in the present-day world and democratization of international relations reflect the common demand of all countries in the world. The two sides stress that the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and other universally-recognized norms governing international relations must be respected by all countries and that the leading role of the UN in international affairs should be maintained and strengthened. The affairs of a country should be handled by its own people, no country should be allowed to interfere in the internal affairs of any other sovereign state on whatever excuses. The two sides undertake to strengthen the solidarity and cooperation among developing countries and safeguard their rights and interests.


11.The two sides agree to closely cooperate with each other in cracking down on the cross-border organized crimes, drug trafficking, money laundering, illegal immigration and any other criminal activities committed by nationals of one side in the territory of the other in accordance with the bilateral treaty of extradition and other relevant international conventions.


12.The two sides reaffirm that all countries should have the rights to choose their own political and social system and to demand the establishment of a fair and equitable new international political and economic order to ensure world peace and stability.


Done in Phnom Penh on November 13, 2000.


For the People's Republic of China For the Kingdom of Cambodia

Qian Qichen sar kheng


Nov,13,2000