Chairman Wu Bangguo of the Standing Committee of China's
National People's Congress (NPC) Thursday met with visiting
presidents of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau and Liberia in Beijing,
calling for strengthened parliament exchanges in the future.
During his meet with Joao Bernardo Vieira of Republic of
Guinea-Bissau, the top legislator of China said that NPC would like
to further enhance friendly cooperation with the parliament of
Guinea-Bissau to boost mutual understanding and cement friendship
of the two peoples.
He said that the diplomatic ties between China and Guinea-Bissau
have been growing smoothly with increased mutual political trust
and broader cooperation.
Vieira reiterated that Guinea-Bissau will "stick to the
one-China policy firmly," regard China as the "real friend" and
facilitate cooperation with China in an all-round way.
In his talk with President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf of Liberia, Wu
said that the Sino-Liberian diplomatic relations have grown rapidly
since Liberia abandoned its ties with Taiwan in October 2003.
"China appreciates Liberian government and parliament for its
adherence to the one-China policy and its support to China's
reunification cause," Wu said.
Wu said that the cooperation potential between China and Liberia
is huge. China would like to work with Liberia to explore new ways
and methods to materialize the consensus reached by leaders of both
countries and to benefit both peoples, he said.
Johnson-Sirleaf said it is an "unswerving policy" of Liberia to
advance diplomatic ties with China.
She said that the achievements of China's economic reform are
very impressive, adding that Liberia hopes to borrow from China's
experience and strengthen cooperation in agriculture, fishery,
infrastructure facilities and mineral exploitation.
Both of the two presidents are here to attend the Beijing Summit
of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation slated for November
4-5.
(Xinhua News Agency November 3, 2006)
