Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade said Tuesday that his
country attaches much importance to the development of its
relations with China and hopes to further broaden all-around
cooperation.
Wade made the remarks at a meeting with Han Qide, vice chairman
of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of
China.
He expressed his appreciation for Han's visit to Senegal as a
special envoy of Chinese President Hu Jintao, saying bilateral
relations have maintained sound development since the two countries
reestablished diplomatic ties in 2005.
For his part, Han conveyed Hu's regards and congratulations and
delivered a letter from the Chinese president to Wade.
The Chinese government values the friendship between China and
Senegal and is willing to make concerted efforts with the
Senegalese government to inaugurate a new phase for China-Senegal
cooperative relations, he said.
Earlier in the day, Han also held talks with Pape Diop, speaker
of Senegal's national assembly.
Han, who arrived in Dakar on Monday evening at the head of a
high-level delegation to attend Wade's inauguration ceremony, will
also participate in activities to celebrate the 47th anniversary of
Senegal's independence.
(Xinhua News Agency April 4, 2007)
