Sierra Leone's new President Ernest Bai Koroma reiterated
Wednesday that his government unswervingly adheres to the one-China
policy and supports China's great cause of national
reunification.
Koroma made the remarks when meeting with Chinese special envoy
Zhai Jun at the presidential palace, the Chinese embassy in
Freetown, capital of Sierra Leone, said in a press release.
Zhai, also Chinese assistant foreign minister, conveyed Chinese
President Hu Jintao's congratulations on his election, saying that
China-Sierra Leone relations have enjoyed a healthy and stable
development since the two nations established diplomatic ties 36
years ago.
Both sides have achieved fruitful results in such fields as
politics, economy and trade, he said, adding that the Chinese
government appreciates that Sierra Leone stands by the one-China
policy.
China is willing to strengthen mutual political trust, broaden
friendly cooperation in various fields and push forward the
development of bilateral ties, Zhai said.
Koroma expressed his appreciation for China's assistance in the
fields of electricity, infrastructure and agriculture.
Zhai arrived in Freetown, capital of Sierra Leone, Tuesday.
During the visit, he also met with Abel Nathaniel Stronge, speaker
of the House of Representatives of Sierra Leone, former President
Alhaji Ahmed Tejan Kabbah, and Foreign Minister Zainab Hawa
Bangura.
(Xinhua News Agency November 8, 2007)
