President Hu wraps up five-nation visit
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2006-04-30 09:37 Strengthening Coordination, Jointly Safeguarding Regional Peace
During the visits, Hu noted that enhancing concerted coordination among the
developing countries conformed to the common interests of all parties.
He said China is willing to make joint efforts with other developing
countries to safeguard the tenet and the principles of the UN Charter,
strengthen consultation and cooperation within the framework of the United
Nations and multilateral organizations, jointly defend the legal rights of the
developing countries.
Hu expounded on China's positions on the Middle East conflict, Iran's nuclear
issue, Iraq and Sudan, noting that China considered that all actions and
initiatives concerning the Middle East and the Gulf region should respect the
choice of the countries and people in the region.
China supports the efforts of the African nations to seek unity, build up
national strength, and seek the settlement of African issues independently, said
Hu, adding that China also supports the leading role of the African Union in
strengthening African solidarity and cooperation.
During the Chinese president's four-nation Arab-Africa tour, all the host
countries highly evaluated China's important status in the international arena,
considering China a major force in promoting world peace and development.
They praised China for playing a constructive role in international affairs
and pursuing impartial stands on relevant international issues, and hoped that
China would play a greater role in Middle East and African
affairs.
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