Chinese, Nigerian Presidents Hold Talks

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Chinese, Nigerian Presidents Hold Talks

Chinese President Jiang Zemin and Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo Monday aired their satisfaction over bilateral economic and trade cooperation during their talks.

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Chinese President Jiang Zemin and Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo Monday aired their satisfaction over bilateral economic and trade cooperation during their talks.

In a friendly and sincere atmosphere, both leaders had an in- depth exchange of views and reached extensive consensus on further promoting the overall cooperation between the two nations.

Extending a warm welcome to Jiang who is here on a state visit, Obasanjo said the visit is very important and has far-reaching impact.

China is developing in a fast pace, he said, adding it has played an increasingly significant role in international affairs.

Obasanjo said that Nigeria and other African nations cherish high expectation for China and are ready to join hands with China to promote the overall, ever-lasting and good cooperation.

Jiang felt very happy as he met with Obasanjo for four times within three years, saying that since the two countries forged diplomatic ties 31 years ago, bilateral friendly cooperation has been proceeding in a stable way and in line with the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.

He stated that in recent years, the high-level exchange of visits between the two nations has increased, while exchanges and cooperation in various fields have expanded.

The two countries have always supported each other and cooperated closely, he said, adding that there exists great potential and broad prospects for cooperation.

The Chinese government and people treasure the traditional friendship with Nigeria and are willing to work to push the stable and overall friendly ties to a new high, Jiang said.

Jiang thanked Nigeria for its support to China on the human rights issue, hoping that the two nations would strengthen consultations and coordination on the international arena, so as to better protect the legitimate rights of the developing nations.

He said China, the world's most populous developing nation, and Nigeria, Africa's most populous developing nation, share many similar points and should further tighten bilateral cooperation in various fields, with regard to the interests of the two peoples and in the perspective of promoting the world and regional peace and development.

In recent years, Jiang said that through joint efforts, bilateral economic and trade cooperation has achieved remarkable results and Nigeria has become one of China's most important trade partners in Africa.

Last year, he said, the two signed a series of important documents, including a memorandum of cooperation between the two governments, which have served to create good conditions for expansion of bilateral economic and trade cooperation.

The Chinese business circles have taken a positive attitude towards mutually beneficial cooperation with the Nigerian side, thus bilateral economic and trade prospects are bright, Jiang said.

To show the Chinese people's friendly feeling to the Nigerian people, he said that the Chinese government has decided to offer assistance to Nigeria to aid projects that the two sides have agreed upon.

Jiang arrived here Sunday for a state visit to Nigeria. It is the third leg of Jiang's two-week five-nation trip, which will also take him to Tunisia and Iran. Jiang has just concluded his state visits to Germany and Libya, and is scheduled to leave for Tunisia Tuesday.

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