Huge potentials for China-Congo cooperation: communique
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2006-06-20 06:50
China and the Republic of the Congo will work together to tap the huge
potentials for cooperation in various areas between the two countries, according
to a joint communique issued Monday during Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's official
visit to the west African country.
The two sides agreed that there are huge potentials for bilateral cooperation
and pledged to work together to enhance cooperation in areas of agriculture,
energy, telecommunications, transport and human resources development. The two
governments will provide convenient environment to boost bilateral trade and
investment.
They also pledged in the communique to support each other on matters
concerning sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Republic of the Congo
reiterated its adherence to the one-China policy, in recognition that Taiwan is
an inalienable part of China 's territory.
The Chinese side appreciated the efforts of the Congolese government,
especially President Denis Sassou-Nguesso, in promoting regional peace and the
role of the African Union.
The two sides decided to strengthen cooperation in international affairs and
jointly safeguard the rights and interests of developing countries and promote
world peace and development.
To enhance cooperation in the prevention and treatment of malaria, the
Chinese government will provide anti-malaria drugs for the Republic of the
Congo.
The Chinese premier arrived in Brazzaville Monday afternoon and held talks
with President Sassou-Nguesso and Prime Minister Isidore Mvouba, exchanging
views on bilateral relations and issues of common interests.
Brazzaville is the third leg of Wen's seven-nation African trip, which has
already taken him to Egypt and Ghana. Premier Wen will also visit Angola, South
Africa, Tanzania and Uganda.
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