China, Cambodia security chiefs vow joint fight against drugs

Chinese State Councilor Meng Jianzhu (R,front), who is also Chinese Minister of Public Security, meets with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sar Kheng at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 4, 2008. The two sides signed a cooperation memorandum of understanding between the Chinese and Cambodian governments on prohibiting illegal trafficking and abuse of drugs.(Xinhua/Yuan Man)

Beijing - Chinese and Cambodian security chiefs on Tuesday vowed to strengthen cooperate against international trafficking in drugs and people, the Chinese government said. China's Minister of Public Security Meng Jianzhu held talks with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sar Kheng, saying the two sides "enjoyed increasing exchanges and pragmatic cooperation," the ministry reported on its website. The two sides signed a cooperation agreement on "prohibiting illegal trafficking and abuse of drugs," the report said. Meng said security authorities in the two nations should work more closely to fight combat international crimes and illegal immigration. China and Cambodia do not share a common border but can be reached via Laos or Vietnam. Cambodia and southern China are close to South-East Asia's Golden Triangle of drug production.