Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Yang Jiechi (R) and visiting U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice meet the media after their talks in Beijing, capital of China, on Feb. 26, 2008.(Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi upon her arrival Tuesday morning. They pledged to promote the Sino-U.S. ties.

    Yang said the two sides are making endeavors to implement the consensus reached by leaders of the two countries, and he is delighted to have the chance to discuss with Rice on promoting Sino-U.S. constructive relationship of cooperation and bilateral communication, coordination and cooperation on international issues.

    He said he believes Rice's current visit will expand the bilateral relations.

Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi(L1) holds talks with visiting U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in Beijing, capital of China, on Feb. 26, 2008.(Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    "I look forward to our discussion on a range of issues, including bilateral issues, global issues, and issues on which we really must cooperate," Rice echoed with Yang as saying.

    She also said U.S. President George W. Bush "looks forward to return to Beijing this August for the Olympics".

    Rice is here at the invitation of Yang Jiechi to make the two-day China visit. Besides Yang, Chinese President Hu Jintao, Premier Wen Jiabao and State councilor Tang Jiaxuan will also meet with Rice, respectively.