China is ready to work with Albania to push for the bilateral
friendly cooperative relations, said State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan
in Beijing Tuesday.
"China and Albania enjoy profound traditional friendship," Tang
said in a meeting with visiting former Albanian Prime Minister Ilir
Meta, noting that the Chinese government attaches great importance
to the friendly ties with Albania.
China and Albania in recent years has achieved new progress in
the development of bilateral relations, and expanded cooperation in
various fields, Tang said.
"We are ready to work with Albania to push forward the bilateral
relations, in line with the principles of mutual respect, equality
and mutual benefit," Tang said.
Meta said he was "impressed" by what he had seen in China's
social and economic development, and he himself would continue his
efforts to further promote Albania-China relations.
Meta said Albania is committed to one-China policy, and this
position is "very clear" and "unchangeable."
Meta was here as guest of the Chinese People's Institute of
Foreign Affairs.
(Xinhua News Agency September 20, 2006)
