China is ready to work with Slovakia to increase bilateral
pragmatic cooperation, said Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing in Beijing
Wednesday.
Li told his counterpart from Slovakia Jan Kubis that China and
Slovakia had improved mutual political trust, increased cooperation
in economy, trade, culture, education, science and technology, and
maintained close coordination in international organizations.
Li said China would make concerted efforts with Slovakia to
advance bilateral relations in line with the spirit of mutual
respect, equality, mutual benefit, and non-interference in each
other's internal affairs.
China appreciated Slovakia's adherence to one-China policy, Li
noted.
Kubis said the Slovakian government attached great importance to
relations with China, and hoped to further expand bilateral
exchanges and cooperation.
Slovakia would adhere to the one-China policy, and support
China's reunification, Kubis said.
Expressing appreciation for China's important role in
international affairs, Kubis said his country was ready to
strengthen coordination with China in this sphere.
Li and Kubis also exchanged views on international and regional
situations and other issues of common concern.
Kubis is here on a working visit from December 19 to 21 at the
invitation of Li.
(Xinhua News Agency December 21, 2006)
