Wu Guanzheng, a high-ranking official of the Communist Party of
China (CPC), met with Madagascan President Marc Ravalomanana on
Thursday.
Wu, who is member of the Standing Committee of the Political
Bureau of the CPC's Central Committee and also secretary of the CPC
Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, passed on President
Hu Jintao's good wishes to Ravalomanana.
He said China and Madagascar have a long history of friendship.
Over the 34 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, the
two countries have constantly strengthened exchanges and
cooperation in such fields as politics, economy and trade, health
care, culture and education, and well cooperated in international
affairs.
The Chinese side appreciates and thanks Madagascar's firm
adherence to the one-China policy and its support for China's
reunification, Wu said, adding that he believes that the
mutually-beneficial cooperation between the two countries will
surely be consolidated and developed with efforts from both
sides.
Wu spoke highly of Madagascar's outstanding achievements in
securing national stability and promoting economic development. He
hoped that Madagascar could achieve new progress in developing the
economy and building the country.
Ravalomanana asked Wu to convey his cordial greetings to
President Hu.
He said in recent years, bilateral relationship has been
developing very well and both sides should make efforts to maintain
this momentum. He described Wu's visit as an important symbol of
the close bilateral relations.
Ravalomanana said the Madagascan government sincerely thanks the
Chinese government for its assistance in Madagascar's development.
He stressed that the Madagascan government firmly adheres to the
one-China policy and supports China's great drive for
reunification.
Madagascar hopes to reinforce the friendly cooperation with
China in various fields, including politics, economy, society,
culture and education, he added.
(Xinhua News Agency September 1, 2006)
