Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing on Wednesday talked with his
Swedish counterpart Jan Eliasson, on promoting bilateral ties and
exchanging views on Middle East.
Both Li and Eliasson were "seriously concerned" about the Middle
East situation and demanded the parties concerned keep restraint
and cease fire immediately, said a foreign ministry statement.
They supported the UN Secretary General's mediation and favored
the UN Security Council to take necessary actions.
Li and Eliasson emphasized that all countries should be
committed to increasing the role of multi-lateralism.
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Li hailed Eliasson's work as the President of the UN General
Assembly since 2006.
"China will continuously support you and facilitate your work,"
Li told Eliasson.
They also vowed to boost trust and promote China-Sweden
ties.
Eliasson said the government of Sweden will continuously abide
by the one-China policy.
They also exchanged views on the situation on the Korean
Peninsula and the Iran nuclear issue.
Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia are in China for a
six-day state visit, with a replica of the 18th century Swedish
merchant ship Gotheborg arriving in south China's Guangdong
Province on Tuesday.
(Xinhua News Agency July 20, 2006)
