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China Calls for Sino-Algerian Cooperation in Int'l Affairs

Visiting Chinese Premier Zhu Rongjion Monday called for increased Sino-Algerian cooperation in the international arena.


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Visiting Chinese Premier Zhu Rongjion Monday called for increased Sino-Algerian cooperation in the international arena. Zhu made the appeal during his meeting with Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

Zhu said under new international circumstances, it is imperative for the two countries to strengthen consultation, coordination and cooperation in the international affairs to better safeguard the rights and interests of a large number of developing countries.

He said China and Algeria had trusted and supported each other at a time when Algeria fought for national independence several decades ago, adding Sino-Algerian friendship and cooperation have stood the test of time since the two countries forged diplomatic ties nearly half a century ago.

China is grateful for outstanding contributions made by Algeria, especially by President Bouteflika, to the restoration of the legal seat of the People's Republic of China in the United Nations, and also for Algeria's firm support for China on the issues of Taiwan and human rights, Zhu said.

Speaking highly of Algeria's domestic and foreign policies, Zhu said China, as a sincere friend of Algeria, is delighted to see that Algeria has scored achievements in terms of social stability, economic growth and the improvement of the people's living standards in recent years.

Zhu said Algeria is an influential member in Africa, the Arab world and developing countries, pointing to President Bouteflika's statesmanship and his profound contributions to promoting Africa's development and renaissance as well as pushing forward dialogue between developing countries and developed countries and cooperation among developing countries.

China hopes that Algeria, under the leadership of President Bouteflika, will make new progress in the course of its own development, Zhu said.

During the meeting, Zhu also conveyed greetings from Chinese President Jiang Zemin to President Bouteflika.

Zhu arrived here Sunday afternoon for a three-day official visitto Algeria, the first leg of Zhu's four-nation visit to Africa, which will also take him to Morocco, Cameroon and South Africa.

In South Africa, Zhu will attend the UN World Summit on Sustainable Development on Sept. 2-4.


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