Iraqi President Jalal Talabani said on Sunday that his country
was willing to further develop an all-round cooperative and
friendly relationship with China.
Talabani, who is also leader of the Patriotic Union of
Kurdistan, made the remarks when meeting at his home with a
delegation of the Communist Party of China (CPC) led by Ma Wenpu,
deputy head of the International Department of the CPC Central
Committee.
The two leaders exchanged views on ties between the two parties
and countries as well as regional situation.
During the meeting at his home in the northern city of
Sulaymaniyah, Talabani said the Iraqi government and people
attached great importance to the traditional friendship with China,
willing to further develop all-round cooperative and friendly ties
with China.
Expressing sincere thanks to the Chinese government for its
great help in Iraq's reconstruction, the president hoped China
could play a bigger role in this field, saying the situation in
Iraq is improving.
Meanwhile, the president said the Iraqi government stuck to the
one-China policy. He also asked the delegation to convey his best
regards to President Hu Jintao.
The Chinese CPC delegation arrived in Sulaymaniyah on
Saturday.
(Xinhua News Agency November 13, 2006)
