China and Cambodia Launch First 2+2 Foreign and Defense Ministers Meeting Under New Strategic Dialogue Mechanism

China and Cambodia held their first meeting between foreign and defense ministers under the newly established “2+2” strategic dialogue mechanism in Phnom Penh on April 22, 2026.

The meeting was co-chaired by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defense Minister Dong Jun, who met with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn and Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Tea Seiha.

The dialogue aimed to enhance bilateral cooperation in political and defense security fields, with both sides exchanging in-depth views on bilateral relations, cooperation on political and defense security issues and international and regional situations.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that China is willing to work with Cambodia to develop the mechanism into a strategic platform for enhancing political and defense security cooperation, describing it as a key instrument for cementing mutual assistance and solidarity between the two countries.

Wang Yi also expressed China’s willingness to provide platforms for more comprehensive and effective communication between Cambodia and Thailand, supporting the implementation of consensus reached at the China-Cambodia-Thailand Fuxian Meeting.

The two sides reached a broad consensus on strengthening mutual political trust, deepening military cooperation, and advancing the building of an All-Weather Cambodia-China Community with a Shared Future in the New Era.

The meeting underscored the shared commitment of both sides to strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between China, and Cambodia.