China will continue to push forward Sino-Grenadian friendship
and cooperation, Vice Premier Hui Liangyu said in Beijing
yesterday.
At a meeting with Grenadian Deputy Prime Minister Gregory Bowen,
who started an official visit to China Monday, Hui and Bowen spoke
positively of the smooth development of bilateral friendship and
cooperation since the countries resumed diplomatic ties in January
2005.
Grenada is a Caribbean country that first established diplomatic
relations with China in October 1985. China decided to suspend its
ties with Grenada in August 1989 when the latter gave recognition
to the Taiwan authorities.
During yesterday's meeting, Hui said China and Grenada are both
developing countries sharing a common development agenda, and the
Chinese government will promote bilateral relations according to
principles of mutual respect, equality, reciprocity, close
cooperation and common development.
Hui voiced his appreciation for the Grenadian government's
adherence to the one-China policy.
Bowen spoke highly of China's support for Grenada and reiterated
that the Grenadian government will continue to abide by the
one-China policy.
He said the Grenadian government will also continue to treasure
and develop bilateral friendly ties.
(Xinhua News Agency August 23, 2006)
