A reception was held in Beijing on Wednesday to celebrate the
35th anniversary of establishment of the China-Jamaica diplomatic
relations.
Addressing the occasion, Li Xiaolin, vice-president of the
Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries,
said China and Jamaica have same or similar views on international
affairs.
"With traditional friendship and common goal, I'm confident that
the friendly cooperation between China and Jamaica will bear more
fruitful results in the future," Li said.
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Jamaican ambassador to China
Wayne McCook
Jamaican ambassador to China Wayne McCook said both countries
had frequent high-level visits in recent years and conducted
exchanges in international affairs, economy and sports.
The 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties is a milestone in the
development of bilateral relations, he added.
Gu Xiulian, vice-chairwoman of the Standing Committee of the
National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, attended
the reception and met with McCook before the reception.
The two countries forged diplomatic ties on Nov. 21, 1972.
(Xinhua News Agency November 22, 2007)
