China hopes to enhance cooperation with Burundi: China's top political advisor
6/11/2006 16:24
hinese chief political advisor Jia Qinglin said in Beijing Monday that
China hopes to enhance cooperation with Burundi so as to upgrade China-Burundi
ties to a higher level.
"Burundi is a trustworthy and sincere friend of
China. The traditional friendly cooperative ties between China and Burundi are
showing new vitality in the new ear," Jia told Burundian President Pierre
Nkurunziza, who is in China for the Summit of the Forum on China-Africa
Cooperation held on Nov. 4-5..
Jia said China will continue to support
Burundi's efforts in seeking national reconciliation and promoting peace
process.
"China is also ready to further cooperation with Burundi in the
areas of education, health and personnel training," said Jia, chairman of the
National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference,
the country's top political advisory body.
He also expressed China's
appreciation for Burundi for its firm adherence to the one-China
policy.
Nkurunziza said Burundi is satisfied with the smooth development of
bilateral ties.
He thanked China for its long-term support and help, saying
that China's assistance has had important impact on the improvement of Burundi
people's life.
He also reiterated that Burundi is firmly committed to the
one- China policy.
Nkurunziza arrived in China last Friday. He and other 47
leaders and representatives of African countries attended the two- day Beijing
summit, which is believed to be the largest diplomatic event between China and
Africa since 1949.
Before coming to the Chinese capital, the Burundian
president had visited the economically booming province of Guangdong in south
China and the rather underdeveloped province of Guizhou in the
southwest.
China and Burundi restored diplomatic relations on Oct. 13, 1971.
Bilateral trade hit US$12.22 million in 2005.
Xinhua News
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