Phnom Penh (FN), Dec. 6 – China’s Sinopharm is now working closely with the Cambodian Ministry of Health to study and research on producing vaccines in Cambodia next year.

Chinese ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wentian spoke at the inauguration ceremony of National Road No. 11 and other roads in Prey Veng on Monday.

“China pays close attention to the premier Hun Sen’s request on setting up Chinese vaccine producing factories. Next year, Cambodian people can use vaccines made in Cambodia,” the ambassador said.

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi reaffirmed China’s strong commitment to continue to provide assistance to Cambodia in the fight against the COVID19, including the support to establish COVID19 vaccines manufacturing factory in Cambodia.

Wang Yi told Cambodian foreign minister Prak Sokhonn during the latter’s visit to China’s Zhejiang province from 3 to 5 December 2021.
=FRESH NEWS