Gu Xiulian, vice chairwoman of the Standing Committee of China's
National People's Congress (NPC), the top legislature, met in
Beijing on Wednesday with visiting Argentine Defense Minister Nilda
Carre.
Gu said China and Argentina have witnessed steady development of
bilateral relations and friendly cooperation since the two
countries established diplomatic ties 35 years ago.
China appreciates Argentina's support of China in human rights
issue and the Beijing Olympic Games and Shanghai World Expo, Gu
said.
Gu said China attaches importance to developing relations with
Argentina and is willing to promote the strategic partnership
between the two countries.
Carre said Argentina will work with China in deepening friendly
relations between the two armed forces.
She reiterated Argentina's persistent position in one-China
policy.
Started her China tour on Sunday, Carre is the first Argentine
defense minister to visit China since the two countries established
diplomatic ties.
(Xinhua News Agency August 23, 2007)
