Foreign and Military Affairs
China hopes for continuation of friendly ties with Ukraine
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-02-09 19:21
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BEIJING: China said on Tuesday that it hoped its friendly relations with the Ukraine would continue to develop.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Ma Zhaoxu made the remarks at a regular press briefing when commenting on Ukraine's presidential election result.
Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Yanukovich beat incumbent Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko in Sunday's presidential runoff by a small margin, according to preliminary official results released Monday.
"We have noticed the latest election developments. As a country that has friendly relations with Ukraine, China hopes Ukraine will maintain political stability and economic development," Ma said.
