China supports the Rwandan government to maintain stability,
promote national reconciliation and relieve poverty, said Chinese
top legislator Wu Bangguo in Beijing on Monday.
Wu, chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National
People's Congress (NPC), made the remarks when meeting with a
delegation of the Rwandan parliament led by Speaker of Senate
Vincent Biruta.
Wu said China-Rwanda relations have witnessed sound and stable
development in recent years since the establishment of diplomatic
ties 35 years ago. The two sides share deepening political mutual
trust and maintain smooth cooperation in such fields as trade,
agriculture and infrastructure construction.
China appreciates Rwanda's firm adherence to the one-China
policy and values their traditional friendship, he said, adding he
hopes the two sides can work jointly to promote bilateral
relations.
Wu also called for more parliamentary cooperation between the
NPC and the Rwandan parliament, urging the two sides to strengthen
legislative supervision, carry out close cooperation in
international parliamentary organizations and promote mutual
understanding and trust.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of
diplomatic ties between New China and African countries.
Wu said to consolidate and develop the friendly cooperation with
African countries is always an important component of China’s
independent foreign policy of peace.
China, taking the fundamental interest of the Chinese and
African people in consideration, will continuously push forward the
China-Africa new strategic partnership featuring political
equality, reciprocity and mutual learning in culture, he noted.
Biruta echoed Wu saying the Rwandan parliament is willing to
strengthen relations with the NPC and to promote the China-Rwanda
friendly relationship of cooperation. He also reiterated Rwanda's
adherence to the one-China policy.
(Xinhua News Agency June 6, 2006)
