Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing held talks with his Mozambican
counterpart Alcinda Abreu in Beijing on Wednesday, vowing to
promote bilateral friendly and cooperative ties.
Li said he hoped to strengthen high-level exchanges, expand
economic and trade cooperation, and enhance cultural exchanges with
the Mozambican side.
While applauding bilateral traditional friendship, Li praised
Mozambique's continuous friendly policy towards China since its new
government was formed last year, stressing he appreciated
Mozambique's persistence to the one-China principle
Abreu said he hoped to strengthen cooperation with China in
various fields, including infrastructure, rural area development,
science and technology, so as to benefit the two peoples.
Abreu pledged that his new government will, as always, adhere to
the one-China policy and support China's reunification.
The two sides also discussed preparations for the China-Africa
Cooperation Forum, which is scheduled to be held in Beijing in
November, and some international and regional issues.
Abreu arrived here Tuesday for a visit to China from August 15
to 20, as Li's guest.
(Xinhua News Agency August 16, 2006)
