On November 18, 2012, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao mourned the death of Cambodia's former King Norodom Sihanouk and met with Cambodian Queen Mother Norodom Monineath and King Norodom Sihamoni at Cambodia's Royal Palace.

The Chinese premier stood in silent tribute before the coffin of former Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk and expressed sympathy and solicitude to Queen Mother Norodom Monineath and King Norodom Sihamoni. Wen also signed the condolence book.

During the meeting with Queen Mother Norodom Monineath and King Norodom Sihamoni, Wen said the Cambodian royal family has always been committed to boosting the friendship between China and Cambodia, and has made important contribution to the development of bilateral ties. He said the Chinese people will never forget the former King Sihanouk's extraordinary contributions to China-Cambodia ties, adding that China and Cambodia are friends and partners that respect and trust each other, and treat each other as equals. China attaches great importance to bilateral relations and is willing to further strengthen friendly cooperative ties between the two countries and push the ties to a new level.

Queen Mother Monineath and King Sihamoni thanked Wen for coming to mourn the death of former King Sihanouk at the royal palace and appreciated China's thoughtful arrangements in dealing with the aftermath. They said Cambodia will inherit the behest of the late king and continue to make contributions to further promoting the friendship between the two countries.