China on Wednesday expressed its support for negotiations on the
Darfur issue, and pledged to play a constructive role in achieving
peace and stability in Sudan.
"China hopes parties concerned could resolve the Darfur issue at
an early date through dialogue and patient negotiations so as to
benefit peace and stability in Sudan as well as in the region,"
said Vice President Zeng Qinghong in a meeting with Sudanese
Assistant President Nafie Ali Nafie.
"China will continue to play its constructive role in this
regard," Zeng added.
Nafie is in Beijing for a five-day visit to China starting from
Monday, according to sources with the Foreign Ministry.
Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing met with Nafie early Wednesday. Li
said China supports the implementation of related peace
agreements.
Since the two countries forged diplomatic relations about half a
century ago, China and Sudan have seen pragmatic trade cooperation
and China will work with Sudan to lift bilateral relations to a new
height, Zeng said.
(Xinhua News Agency September 7, 2006)
