Cambodian PM left for China for trade fair, visit

October 15, 2009
Source: Xinhua

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen left here for China on Thursday for a trade fair and working visit in southwest China's Sichuan Province.

Hun Sen is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hor Namhong, and Cham Prasidh, senior minister and minister of commerce as well as other members of the Royal Government of Cambodia.

He Leping, charge d'affaires of Chinese Embassy in Cambodia, and other Cambodian government officials saw Hun Sen and his delegation off at the Phnom Penh International Airport.

According to the official schedule released by the country's foreign ministry, Hun Sen will attend the opening ceremony of the 10th Western China International Economy and Trade Fair (WCIETF) and pay a working visit from Oct. 15 to 17 in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province.

During the visit, Hun Sen will meet with Chinese central and local leaders.

Some loan agreements are expected to be signed during the visit, according to the foreign ministry's statement.

With the theme of "Seize the opportunity, Face the challenge, Opening-up and cooperation, Synergy and development," the 10th WCIETF will highlight Pan-Asian economic exchanges and cooperation, promoting trade and investment growth.