PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Cambodia on Tuesday in an effort to reset ties with the staunch China ally.
Washington's relationship with the Southeast Asian nation has been deteriorating for years, with China pouring in billions of dollars in infrastructure investments under Cambodia 's former leader Hun Sen.The United States has voiced concerns over a key Cambodia n naval base that is being upgraded by Beijing, which it says could be used to boost the Asian giant's influence in the Gulf of Thailand.
'He told Agence France Presse that Austin's visit to Cambodia 'signifies that the two sides are willing to jettison some of their rigid policies restricting defense cooperation and engage in renewed dialogue to seek common ground'.In a Facebook post, Hun Sen said that he agreed with Austin's desire 'to improve relations' between the two countries that previously lacked 'trust in each other.
Pentagon Chief Visits Cambodia To Boost Ties With China Ally
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