China's foreign and defense ministers meet with counterparts in Cambodia

Cambodia and China have held their first meeting of what is called a “2+2” Strategic Dialogue Mechanism.

It brings together both countries’ foreign and defense ministers to deepen mutual political and security ties.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defense Minister Dong Jun were visiting Cambodia on Wednesday to hold talks with their counterparts Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Defense Minister Tea Seiha.

These talks on Wednesday are an initiative proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping during his state visit in April last year.

China is the largest investor and aid donor for Cambodia which stands as Beijing’s closest political partner in Southeast Asia.

Wang Yi will also visit Thailand and Myanmar following his stop in Cambodia.