Li Changchun, member of the Standing Committee of the Political
Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China,
met in Beijing Friday with a delegation headed by Kato Koichi,
member of the House of Representatives of Japan.
Li recalled Premier Wen Jiabao's recent visit to Japan, saying
China is willing to make joint efforts with Japan to earnestly
implement the consensus reached by the leaders of both countries
during their mutual visits.
He said China is ready to strengthen cooperation with Japan in
the fields of economy, culture, security and regional and
international issues, to realize the great goal of peaceful
coexistence, friendship from generation to generation, mutually
beneficial cooperation and common development.
Li also highly appreciated the efforts by the Japanese guests in
promoting the improvement and development of China-Japan relations,
saying he hoped the parties and statesmen of both countries to
further strengthen exchanges to make new contribution to the
building of China-Japan strategic and mutually beneficial
relationship.
Kato, former Secretary-General of Japan's ruling Liberal
Democratic Party, said Japan-China relationship has improved
remarkably, and it is a result of efforts from both sides.
"Premier Wen's visit to Japan was welcomed by people from all
circles of Japan, and was a great success," he noted. "The visit
has further promoted the improvement of Japan-China relations. It
was a win-win visit."
Kato said the Japanese side is willing to strengthen exchanges
with China in various fields, to enhance mutual understanding and
trust and promote Japan-China friendship.
Kato arrived in Beijing Friday afternoon for a four-day visit to
China.
(Xinhua News Agency April 28, 2007)
