Jia Qinglin (L), chairman of the
National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative
Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, shakes hands with
Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki in Nairobi April 24, 2007. (Xinhua
Photo) Photo
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NAIROBI, April 24 (Xinhua) -- China and Kenya agreed here Tuesday to push
forward the all-round growth of bilateral long-term, steady and reciprocal
cooperation.
The consensus was reached at a meeting between Jia
Qinglin, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political
Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, and Kenyan
President Mwai Kibaki.
Jia, who arrived here Monday on an official good-will
visit as guest of Kenyan government, expressed appreciation for the continuous
development of bilateral relations and closer consultations and cooperation in
international affairs since the two countries established diplomatic ties 44
years ago.
He also expressed appreciation for Kenya's one-China
policy and support for China on such issues as Tibet.
He made a four-point proposal for the further
development of bilateral relations.
The first is to keep bilateral high-level contacts,
push forward substantial cooperation, and continue coordination and cooperation
in major international and regional affairs.
The second is to further economic and trade
cooperation that requires the two sides to better carry out key cooperative
projects and provide convenience for two-way investment.
The Chinese side encourages more import from Kenya
and more investment in Kenya.
The third is to expand bilateral cultural,
educational, health and press cooperation.
The fourth is to tackle the potentials for bilateral
cooperation in tourism.
Kibaki spoke highly of the continuous development of
bilateral relations which the Kenyan side pays much attention to.
He said Kenya will make concerted efforts with China
to push for the sound and steady growth of bilateral cooperation in various
fields including economy and trade.
He said the Kenyan side has always held that Taiwan
is an inalienable part of the Chinese territory and it will continue to abide by
a one-China policy.
Jia said China will join African countries including
Kenya in better implementing the achievements made during the Beijing Summit of
the Forum of China-Africa Cooperation, and promoting Sino-African substantial
cooperation and the economic and social development of African countries.
Kibaki said Kenya will strengthen cooperation for the
better implementation of the Beijing summit results.
They also exchanged views on major international and
regional issues of common concern.
Jia said the Chinese side will continue to play a
constructive role in the proper settlement of the Darfur issue through
diplomatic efforts and the promotion of the peace process in Somalia.
Kibaki appreciated China's positive role in promoting
peace and stability in the region.
After the meeting, Jia and Kibaki attended a signing
ceremony for five bilateral cooperation documents including a document on
bilateral economic and technical cooperation.
Kenya is the last leg of Jia's visit to four African
countries, which has already taken him to Tunisia, Ghana and Zimbabwe.
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Visiting Top Chinese political advisor
Jia Qinglin (R)shakes hands with Francis Ole Kaparo, speaker of the
Kenyan National Assembly in Nairobi April 24, 2007.(Xinhua Photo/Huang
Jingwen) Photo
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NAIROBI, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Top Chinese
political advisor Jia Qinglin met Francis Ole Kaparo, speaker of the Kenyan
National Assembly, here Tuesday, saying that China will strengthen cooperation
with Kenya on both bilateral and multilateral issues.
Jia, who arrived here Monday on an official goodwill
visit, spoke highly of the long-term friendship between China and Kenya and the
frequent exchanges of high-level visits in recent years.
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