China welcomes the formation of Libya's interim government and wishes to push forward the China-Libya relationship, according to a statement by a Foreign Ministry spokesman Wednesday.

"The establishment of Libya's interim government marks an important step forward in Libya's political transition process," said the ministry's spokesman Liu Weimin.

Noting that the Chinese government welcomed the establishment of the interim government, Liu said China hoped that peace would come quickly to the people of Libya.

"We hope Libya can develop smoothly in political, economic reconstruction and maintain social stability and national reconciliation," said Liu.

According to Liu, China is ready to work with Libya to push forward bilateral relations and to play a constructive role in Libya's reconstruction.

Libya's National Transitional Council (NTC) formed an interim government on Tuesday to lead the post-war reconstruction until parliamentary elections next year.