Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing held talks with Kenyan Foreign Minister Chirau Ali Mwakwere Wednesday and agreed to consolidate the two countries' partnership.  

Li said China and Kenya enjoy traditional friendship. Since the two countries forged diplomatic ties in 1963, their relationship has progressed steadily. The two countries have conducted fruitful cooperation in various fields and collaborated closely in international affairs.

China appreciates the Kenyan government's adherence to the one-China policy and its support for China on the human rights issue, Li said.

He said the Chinese government is willing to make joint efforts with Kenya to promote the two countries' new partnership.

Mwakwere said he appreciated China's support and aid during the past decades. He said the Kenyan government and people value the two countries' friendship. His country will persist in the one-China policy and expand its cooperation with China in various fields.

The two foreign ministers also exchanged views on the situation of Africa and the United Nations Security Council reform.

Mwakwere arrived in Beijing earlier Wednesday for a working visit as Li's guest.

(Xinhua News Agency June 9, 2005)