Romanian Prime Minister Calin Popescu-Tariceanu on Monday met
with Chinese Vice Premier Hui Liangyu to discuss the development of good
relations between the two countries.
Conveying greetings from Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao to Tariceanu, Hui said that the
traditional China-Romania friendship has come through great changes
since the two countries established diplomatic relations more than
five decades ago.
In recent years, Hui said, the leaders of both countries have
maintained close contact, witnessing a steady expansion of
cooperation in trade, economic ties and cultural exchanges.
Hui expressed his appreciation of Romania's adherence to the
one-China policy, and congratulated Romania on its accession to the
EU.
Tariceanu told Hui that Romania has very good relations with
China, with a series of high-level exchanges conducted in recent
years to boost friendly ties and full cooperation between the two
countries.
Romania appreciates China's active role in world affairs and
gives priority to the development of ties with China, he said,
adding his country is ready to raise the level of cooperation with
China in energy, transportation and agriculture.
The Romanian prime minister said his country's accession to the
EU brings about a new opportunity for cooperation. Romania is ready
to act as a bridge for the development of ties between China and
the European bloc, he added.
Hui left Beijing on Sunday for official visits to the
Netherlands, Ukraine, Romania and Serbia.
(Xinhua News Agency April 17, 2007)
