23 August 2011

News Story: Cambodia to acquire Chinese Z-9 helicopters

Harbin Z-9: Wikipedia Info
Deals with China inked

Vong Sokheng and Don Weinland

CAMBODIA agreed to acquire Chinese-made Z-9 helicopters for US$195 million in one of 26 memorandums of understanding agreed by the two countries on Saturday.

Cooperation was pledged in sectors such as energy, mining, agriculture and road construction, as well as defence spending and aid. The two-day meeting also saw deals inked involving Cambodian conglomerate Royal Group and the Chinese backers of the controversial Boeung Kak lake development.

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