Foreign Minister Li
Zhaoxing said on Saturday that President Hu
Jintao's North America tour was "fruitful."
Li, who accompanied Hu on the visit, made the remarks in
Vancouver, Canada, to the press before Hu's departure for
China.
Hu paid
state visits to Canada and Mexico and attended the United
Nations 60th anniversary summit, which brought together more than
150 heads of state or government.
Li said the tour helped promote consensus and cooperation
between China and Canada, and China and Mexico.
According to Li, Hu also elaborated on the Chinese government's
position on major international issues and pushed for the
establishment of a just and rational international political and
economic new order in a bid to safeguard the rights and interests
of developing countries.
During the UN summit, Hu met with leaders from 11 countries
including the United States, Russia, India, Sweden, Pakistan, the
Philippines, Algeria, Zambia, Gabon, Mozambique and Macedonia, Li
said.
The meetings helped enhance communication and mutual trust and
promote the further development of bilateral relations between
China and these countries, he noted.
Hu also made clear during this tour China's peaceful development
strategy, winning extensive understanding and support from other
leaders, Li added.
Before leaving Canada, Hu also visited Ballard Power System Inc,
a world leader in fuel cell development, and attended a farewell
luncheon hosted by Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin.
Hu and Martin expressed their willingness to further strengthen
bilateral cooperation in a bid to promote their bilateral strategic
partnership.
They also agreed to enhance cooperation in the Asia-Pacific
region and continue to make contributions to the development and
prosperity of the region.
(Xinhua News Agency September 19, 2005)