NANJING, China, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong met here with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni and Sheikh Ahmed Al-Sabah, the President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), respectively on Friday.
During the meeting with King Sihamoni, Liu extended warm welcome to him for attending the opening ceremony of the second Asian Youth Games in Nanjing and spoke highly of his efforts to further enhance the traditional friendship between China and Cambodia. Liu said that China is willing to work with Cambodia to deepen bilaterial strategic partnership for the welfare of the two nations.
During the meeting with Sheikh Ahmed and other OCA high-ranking officials, Liu expressed gratitude to the OCA for its long-time support for and assistance to China in sports development. She said the Chinese government has always attached great significance to sports, adding that under the guidance of the OCA, China will deliver a vibrant and culture-oriented Asian Youth Games.