Vice President Zeng Qinghong said in Beijing on Thursday that
China would work closely with Brazil to promote bilateral relations
to a high level by deepening cooperation in various fields.
China and Brazil, as large developing nations, share extensive
common interests, said Zeng in talks with visiting Brazilian Vice
President Jose Alencar in Beijing.
Bilateral relations have developed in an all-round way since the
two countries set up a strategic partnership in 1993, Zeng
said.
Alencar is here for a six-day visit. President Hu Jintao will
meet with him on Friday. He will also co-chair with Vice Premier Wu
Yi the first session of the China-Brazil High-level Committee on
Consultation and Cooperation.
The two countries are expected to "bring the committee into full
play" and boost cooperation in areas such as politics, trade,
technology and culture, Zeng said.
Zeng called on the two countries to enhance high-level
exchanges, explore new ways of cooperation and enhance coordination
in international and regional affairs.
Alencar reiterated Brazil's adherence to the one-China policy
and peaceful reunification.
He also highlighted the sound development of bilateral trade
cooperation, hoping the two countries could make full use of their
complementary economies to deepen cooperation in other sectors.
Brazil will make joint efforts with China and take the
opportunity of launching a High-level Committee on Consultation and
Cooperation to promote their cooperation, Alencar said.
Zeng and Alencar signed four cooperative agreements after their
one-hour talks in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
(Xinhua News Agency March 24, 2006)
