The leaders from China's parliament and advisory body said on
Monday that China will boost friendly cooperation with Madagascar,
with the African country reiterating its adherence to the one-China
policy.
"Taiwan is one part of China and Madagascar expects an early
realization of peaceful reunification of China," said visiting
Madagascan Senate President Guy Rajiemison Rakotomaharo.
Rajiemison with his senate delegation started his China trip
last Thursday at the invitation of Jia Qinglin, chairman of the
National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative
Conference (CPPCC).
Rajiemison met with Jia Qinglin and Wu Bangguo, chairman of the
National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, respectively
on Monday.
Jia expressed China's appreciation for Madagascar's adherence to
the one-China policy, saying the two countries, both as developing
nations, are shouldering common goal of developing economy and
improving people's lives.
"To enhance cooperation and promote common development complies
with the fundamental interests of both peoples," Jia said.
The CPPCC will increase exchanges and cooperation with the
Madagascan senate to benefit China-Madagascar relations, said
Jia.
Wu Bangguo also expressed his thanks for Madagascar's support on
Taiwan and human rights issues, pledging to facilitate parliament
exchanges between the two countries and push forward bilateral
cooperation and friendship to a new level.
Wu spoke highly of China-Africa relations, saying China is ready
to work closely with the African continent to boost China-Africa
new strategic partnership.
Rajiemison hoped Madagascar and China could further their
cooperation in such fields as agriculture, tourism and energy.
(Xinhua News Agency July 4, 2006)
