China and Kenya agreed in Nairobi 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.
(Xinhua News Agency April 25, 2007)
