Vice President Zeng Qinghong expressed his appreciation for
Colombia's support on Taiwan issue in talks with his Colombian
counterpart Francisco Santos Galderon on Tuesday.
Zeng spoke highly of the development of China-Colombia
relations, saying the bilateral ties have witnessed healthy and
stable development though the international situations underwent
profound and complex changes in the past years.
"In recent years, China-Colombia relations have entered a period
of comprehensive and rapid development," Zeng added.
Zeng proposed the two countries implement the consensus reached
by the heads of state of the two countries during the visit by
Colombian President Alvaro Uribe last year.
Santos reiterated Colombia's firm adherence to one-China policy,
saying Colombia will work with China, a reliable friend, to advance
bilateral relations.
Colombia appreciated China's understanding and support on
multilateral affairs, said Santos.
Being his first China visit as Colombian vice president, Santos
is scheduled to meet with Premier Wen Jiabao on Wednesday. Apart
from Beijing, he will visit Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's
Shaanxi Province, and Shanghai, China's economic powerhouse.
(Xinhua News Agency November 22, 2006)
