Xu Qiliang visits Chinese doctors working in Cambodian military hospital

9 May 2014
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Xu Qiliang, visiting vice- chairman of China’s Central Military Commission, on Thursday visited a group of 10 Chinese doctors working at the Preah Ketomelea Hospital, known as the Military Hospital, in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. Xu was accompanied by Chay Saing Yun, secretary of state of the Cambodian Defense Ministry, and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Bu Jianguo, during his visit to the hospital. … Ly Sovan, the hospital director, said the hospital, built in 1928, is one of the oldest in Cambodia. Since 2002, China has funded for the renovation and construction of buildings, provided the hospital with modern medical equipment and facilities as well as Chinese medical experts. “Chinese support is very important to build capacity for Cambodian doctors and to improve the health of Cambodian people and military personnel,” he said. …

 Asean-China-Center News Staff
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