Last updated at: (Beijing Time) Wednesday, January 23, 2002
Uruguayan Parliament Speaker Meets Chinese Official
Uruguayan Chamber of Deputies President Gustavo Penades met visiting Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Vice Chairman Wang Zhaoguo Monday in Montevideo.
Uruguayan Chamber of Deputies President Gustavo Penades met visiting Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Vice Chairman Wang Zhaoguo Monday in Montevideo.
In their meeting, Penades said the two countries have frequently exchanged high-level visits and seen the smooth development of political and economic ties since the establishment of their diplomatic relations.
The Uruguayan government and parliament attach great importance to cooperation with China in various fields, he said.
Wang said the two countries have maintained good cooperation in the fields of politics, economy, science and technology and culture. He thanked Uruguay for its consistent support in international affairs, the Taiwan issue and the so-called Tibet issue.
Wang also introduced China's present political and economical situation, as well as the organizational form and function of the CPPCC and the National People's Congress.
Wang arrived in Uruguay Monday after a trip to Brazil. He will also visit Argentina.