Phnom Penh (FN), Apr. 19 – Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin affirmed that China fully understands Cambodia’s needs regarding the Funan Techo Canal Project and will continue to provide support.

Wang Wenbin spoke on Saturday (Apr. 19) during a press conference held at the Chinese Embassy following Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Cambodia.

According to the ambassador, China reiterated its support for the Funan Techo Canal Project, and he underlined that five agreements and contracts related to the Funan Techo Integrated Water Resources Management Project were signed on 17 April 2025 during the visit.

“The Chinese side clearly understands that this project is a key aspiration of the Cambodian government. We fully recognise Cambodia’s needs and concerns, and we will continue to provide support. During this visit, Chinese enterprises involved in the project also signed cooperation agreements with the Cambodian side. This demonstrates our mutual commitment to being strategic partners," Ambassador Wang Wenbin underscored.

Notably, the five signed agreements and contracts include public-private Partnership Agreement between Sun Chanthol, representing the Royal Government of Cambodia, and Ieng Sunly, representing Funan Techo Coastal-Inland Waterway Co., Ltd.; a Shareholders Agreement; an Investment Agreement; an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Agreement; and an Operation and Maintenance Agreement.
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