Cambodia and China here Monday launched a set of twin stamps to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, which fell on July 19, 2008.

The twin stamps sell at 2,000 riels (about 0.5 U.S. dollars), with the left one featuring China's national flag and the Tian'anmen Rostrum, and the right one Cambodia's national flag and the Royal Palace.

The 200,000 sets of commemorative stamps were donated by the Chinese government to the Cambodian Ministry of Post and Telecommunications.

Minister of Post and Telecommunications So Khun and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Zhang Jinfeng signed the transfer certificates during the launching ceremony.

So Khun said that the donation will enable his ministry to better serve domestic and global clients.

Zhang said that it will help all buyers of the stamps to have a better understanding of the long-lasting ties between the two countries.

The stamps will be on market?in?Phnom Penh?from Tuesday.

(Xinhua News Agency July 22, 2008)