Malian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Moctar Ouane on Wednesday criticized Taiwan leader Chen Shui-bian
for his move to cease the function of the "National Unification
Council" and the application of its guidelines.
During a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Mali Wei Wenhua,
Ouane said the Malian government is deeply concerned about Chen's
move, saying that the Taiwan leader has moved further on his road
to seek "Taiwan independence" and would gravely endanger peace and
stability across the Taiwan Straits, according to reports from
Mali's capital Bamako.
The Malian government firmly believes that China can achieve the
great cause of peaceful reunification through the efforts of the
Chinese government and people, he said.
Mali will continue to adhere to the one-China principle and
support the Chinese government and people in their fight against
Chen's secessionist moves aimed at seeking "Taiwan independence,"
Ouane noted.
(Xinhua News Agency March 3, 2006)
