Chinese President Hu Jintao has met with Sudanese Vice President, Ali Osman Mohammed Taha in Beijing. (CCTV.com Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    BEIJING, June 12 -- Chinese President Hu Jintao has met with Sudanese Vice President, Ali Osman Mohammed Taha in Beijing.

    Hu Jintao spoke highly of the development of China's relationship with Sudan. He said China is willing to work with the Sudanese government to strengthen political dialogue and communication, and expand cooperation in different fields.

    Concerning the Darfur issue, Hu said the Sudanese government, the African Union and the UN, should work together to push forward the process and urge a ceasefire, as well as promote a humanitarian situation. Hu said China is willing to play an important role towards the goal by cooperating with the Sudanese government and other organizations.

    Taha praised China's role in tackling the Darfur issue. He expressed his gratitude for China's humanitarian aid and peace-keeping forces. He said Sudan will try to solve the problem as soon as possible.

    (Source: CCTV.com)