Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing held talks with Brunei Foreign and
Trade Minister Prince Mohamed Bolkiah on Tuesday, vowing to promote
bilateral friendly and cooperative ties.
Li spoke highly of the remarkable achievements scored in various
fields in China-Brunei cooperation since the two nations forged
diplomatic ties, saying China would make joint efforts with Brunei
to push forward the bilateral ties.
Mohamed Bolkiah also hailed the relations between the two
nations and reaffirmed Brunei's adherence to the one-China
principle.
He said the development of the bilateral ties is not only in the
interest of both nations and peoples, but also beneficial to the
peace and development of the region.
The two sides exchanged views on cooperation in many fields,
including economy and trade, and other international and regional
issues of common concern.
After the talks, Li and Mohamed Bolkiah signed an MOU on tourism
cooperation between China and Brunei.
Mohamed Bolkiah arrived in Beijing on Saturday for an official
visit to China as Li's guest.
Premier Wen Jiabao also met with Mohamed Bolkiah in Beijing
Tuesday and the two sides exchanges views on issues of mutual
concern.
(Xinhua News Agency September 6, 2006)
