China's top advisor Jia Qinglin on Monday outlined a blueprint
for future development of China-Japan relations, urging the two
countries to enhance high-level reciprocal visits and further
economic ties.
"We should take advantage of the current favorable situation and
make a comprehensive plan for the development of China-Japan
relations in the future," said Jia, chairman of the National
Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
(CPPCC).
Jia made the remarks in a meeting with Japan's House of
councilors President Chikage Ogi, who is visiting China a week
after Japan's new Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held summit talks with
the Chinese leaders in Beijing.
"The Chinese and Japanese leaders ultimately overcame the
political obstacles and reached a consensus on promoting friendly
cooperation, bringing bilateral relations back to normal track,"
said Jia.
Jia suggested the two countries frame a middle and long-term
economic cooperation plan focusing on such fields as energy-saving,
environmental protection and high-tech to further enhance
economies.
He also said the two countries should enhance defense and
security dialogue to increase mutual trust, and cement cooperation
in maintaining peace and stability in Northeast Asia.
Meanwhile the top advisor urged Japan to honor the three
political documents and properly handle the Taiwan and history
issues, which he said are the basic premise for the healthy and
stable development of China-Japan relations.
Vice President Zeng Qinghong also met with Ogi on Monday, saying
China will always take Japan as good neighbor and partner in the
process of "peaceful development."
"China attaches great importance to China-Japan relations and
follows the policy of China-Japan friendship," said Zeng.
Ogi said the friendly relations between Japan and China falls
within the common aspirations of the Japanese parties and people,
and is beneficial to peace and stability in the region and the
world.
The rapid growth of China's economy has helped impel Japan's
economic development, said Ogi, adding that Japan will make joint
efforts with China to expand exchanges in various fields to lift
Japan-China relations to a higher level.
(Xinhua News Agency October 17, 2006)
