Li: Cooperation with Cambodia should rise (3)

"The two countries should carry on and further deepen their friendly relationship," Xu said.

This year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic ties.

A series of events will celebrate the anniversary and the 2013 China-Cambodia Friendship Year.

Pan Guangxue, China's ambassador to Cambodia, said the two countries have formed a profound friendship through mutual support in the pursuit of national independence and prosperity.

"As an ambassador, I am deeply impressed by the two countries' mutual understanding, support, high-level mutual trust and people's friendship," he said in an article published in People's Daily.

China-Cambodia bilateral trade reached $2.92 billion in 2012. The countries have set a target of $5 billion by 2017.

By March, China's investment in Cambodia reached around $9.2 billion, accounting for 34 percent of all foreign investment in the country.

Premier Li Keqiang also met Peruvian President Ollanta Humala Tasso on Monday.