China and Tunisia will work together to advance cooperation
between China and Africa, officials from both countries said in
Beijing Wednesday.
Vice President Zeng Qinghong met Wednesday afternoon with
Tunisian Foreign Minister Abdelwaheb Abdallah, who is making his
first visit to China since assuming office in August.
During the meeting, Zeng said China was willing to work with
African friends to secure the success of a summit meeting of China
and African countries that is to be held in Beijing later this
year.
Zeng said the summit, to be held during the China-Africa
Cooperation Forum, aimed to advance friendly relations in an
all-round way. He emphasized the importance of the good relations
with African countries on the basis of equality, mutual trust and
cooperation.
Abdallah said Tunisia was willing to contribute to the expansion
of Africa-China relations.
Zeng expressed the willingness to further strengthen bilateral
links, enhance consultation and coordination with Tunisia on
international affairs.
Abdallah said Tunisia was ready to strengthen cooperation with
China in all fields, praising bilateral relations as a model of
relationship between developing countries.
China and Tunisia have formed a long-standing friendship since
they established official relations 42 years ago.
Zeng visited Tunisia last year.
(Xinhua News Agency May 11, 2006)
