Visiting Vice Premier Zeng Peiyan and Irish President Mary
McAleese agreed on Tuesday to boost bilateral relations and expand
all-round cooperation between the two countries.
Zeng said that both countries had been striving to develop their
economies and had made tremendous achievements.
China and Ireland shared common interests and similar views on
major issues concerning world peace and development, he said,
adding that there were broad prospects for the two countries to
further advance their ties.
McAleese said bilateral relations had improved in recent years
with rapidly expanded cooperation in economy and trade, and
enhanced exchanges in technology, education and culture.
Ireland would continue efforts to promote relations with China,
she said.
Zeng expressed his appreciation for Ireland's long-term
adherence to the one-China policy.
On Tuesday, Zeng also attended a business breakfast hosted by
Enterprise Ireland.
Zeng arrived in Ireland on Sunday for a three-day official
visit.
(Xinhua News Agency September 27, 2006)
