China and Sweden will continue seeking ways to broaden
cooperation and strengthen exchanges in a variety of areas.
In a visit with Chinese Vice Premier Wu Yi on
Monday, King Carl Gustaf said that he is impressed by the rapid
development of China’s economy.
Swedish enterprises are very enthusiastic about working with
their Chinese counterparts and hope to broaden their exchanges in
economy and trade, science and technology, culture and education,
and tourism, he said.
Wu noted that relations between the two countries have been
developing steadily since formal ties were established more than 50
years ago.
As understanding has deepened, she said, bilateral cooperation
and exchanges in economy, trade and other sectors have borne
fruit.
Wu thanked the king and the royal family for their contribution
to the development of Sino-Swedish relations.
In a separate meeting with Wu on Monday, Swedish Prime Minister
Goran Persson said the Swedish government considers its ties with
China very important, and hopes both to broaden and deepen
bilateral exchanges and cooperation.
Sweden will adhere to the one-China policy, Persson
said.?
Wu stated that China and Sweden have the same or similar
opinions on many major international issues and have maintained
positive consultation and coordination in numerous bilateral and
multilateral affairs.
Wu arrived in Stockholm on September 25 for a four-day visit to
Sweden, which also includes a stop in Gothenburg, the second
largest city in the country.
(Xinhua News Agency September 28, 2004)