Chinese top advisor Jia Qinglin Sunday met with former Japanese
Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori, proposing that the two countries
should seize key opportunities to step up the development of
bilateral relations.
Jia, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's
Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), said the two sides
should strengthen political trust, deepen pragmatic cooperation and
expand common interests.
He highlighted the "vital importance" of properly handling the
history and Taiwan issue for the healthy and stable development of
bilateral relations.
Agreeing with Jia's view on bilateral relations, Yoshiro Mori
said Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao made a successful visit to Japan in
April and that the two sides should use the chance and open a new
stage for bilateral ties.
The former Japanese Prime Minister called for the two countries
to further their cooperation in various fields and make
contributions to the peace and stability in Asia and the world at
large.
Yoshiro Mori's China visit was at the invitation of Chinese
Ministry of Health.
(Xinhua News Agency August 27, 2007)
