Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing on Wednesday held talks with his visiting Mauritian counterpart on bilateral ties and other issues of common concern.

 

"Since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1972, China and Mauritius have witnessed stable relations, with fruitful progress achieved in economy, trade and culture," Li told Madan Murlidhar Dulloo, Mauritius Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Cooperation.

 

The Chinese government appreciates that the new government of Mauritius has adhered to the one-China policy since it came into power last year, Li said.

 

China hopes the two countries will further cooperate on politics, economy and international affairs, Li said.

 

Dulloo said the Mauritian government appreciated the assistance China offered to Mauritius and other African countries.

 

The Mauritian government will maintain its one-China policy, support China's reunification and enhance bilateral cooperation on various fields, Dulloo said.

 

Li and Dulloo also exchanged views on the reform of the United Nations Security Council and other regional issues.

 

(Xinhua News Agency July 12, 2006)