Minister of Interior Sar Kheng expressed hope that a gift of Covid-19 prevention materials from China’s Ministry of Public Security to his ministry will strengthen the relationship between the two governments.
At a meeting with Chinese ambassador Wang Wentian on Monday, Sar Kheng said he is ready to collaborate with the Chinese on various matters.
“This spirit of mutual support will contribute to further strengthening the relationship and collaboration between the two countries,” the ministry said in a statement.
It continued that the Covid-19 prevention materials supplied by China include 500 medical glasses, 10,000 medical gloves, 10,000 KN95 masks, 50,000 surgical face masks and 500 units of medical protective clothing.
Sar Kheng said the materials provided by China are a clear sign of caring and consideration for Cambodia. He said he would continue encouraging cooperation between the law-enforcement agencies of both countries.
Ministry secretary of state Sork Setha told The Post on Tuesday the masks will be distributed to the police forces.
Ambassador Wang Wentian was quoted as saying on the Chinese embassy’s Facebook page that China and Cambodia have been helping each other since the outbreak of Covid-19.
Wang said the two countries have been collaborating against cyber-gambling, online crime, catching fugitives and combating drug offences.
“The Chinese side is pleased to continue to strengthen law enforcement cooperation with the Cambodian side and we have created a defence system for the common destiny of the two countries,” Wang said.
Chinese President Xi Jinping told Prime Minister Hun Sen during his visit to Beijing in February that China would work more closely with Cambodia and other countries in an open spirit of transparency to respond to Covid-19 and promote public health security in the region and beyond.