Top legislator Wu Bangguo arrived in Montevideo Sunday evening
for a three-day official goodwill visit.
In a written speech at the airport, Wu said China and Uruguay
have enjoyed deep political trust, economic cooperation and
cultural exchanges over the past 18 years since the two forged
diplomatic ties.
"The pragmatic cooperation based on equality and mutual benefit
embodied the spirit of south-south cooperation and showed great
vitality," Wu said.
During his stay in Uruguay, Wu is expected to meet with
Uruguayan President Tabare Vazquez, Vice President and President of
the National Congress of Uruguay Rodolfo Gustavo Nin Novoa and
President of Chamber of Deputies Nora Castro. They will exchange
views on bilateral ties, parliament exchanges and other issues of
common concern.
Wu said he hoped his visit will deepen the friendship between
Chinese and Uruguayan people and promote the healthy development of
China-Uruguay friendly cooperation.
Uruguay is the second leg of Wu's three-nation tour in South
America. Before coming to Uruguay, he visited Brazil. He is
expected to leave for Chile on Tuesday.
(Xinhua News Agency September 4, 2006)
