Deputy governor of Cambodia's Preah Sihanouk Province Long Dimanche expressed his gratitude to China for its long-term boosting the provincial infrastructure, its COVID-19 fight, and economic development on Wednesday.

Dimanche had friendly talks with Hu Wei, director of the consular office in the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia, during Hu’s visit to Preah Sihanouk Province ahead of the Cambodian New Year which fell on April 14 this year.

China and Cambodia have a long history of friendship and China is a sincere friend of Cambodia, said Dimanche.

It is the preliminary task of the province to maintain public order and safety, the deputy governor added and he thanked China for jointly compiling the province’s public order plan.

He also hopes China promotes more Chinese investment in Preah Sihanouk Province as the local COVID-19 pandemic mitigates.

During the meeting, Hu congratulated major achievements the province made in various fields and thanked the provincial government for its support of work conducted by the Chinese side.

Meanwhile, Hu said he hopes Preah Sihanouk Province to continue to crack down on crimes against Chinese civilians so as to create a safe environment for Chinese enterprises and people who invest in, travel to and live in the region.