21st Century Features Development in Africa: Chinese Vice PresidentVisiting Chinese Vice President Hu Jintao said Thursday night in Kampala that if the past 20th century featured a victory against colonialism in Africa, then the 21st century will be one of unity and development.At a meeting with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, Hu said China is willing to elevate the Sino-African friendly relations and cooperation to an even higher level. In recent years, Hu pointed out that African situation is tending toward relaxation as the pursuit of peace, stability and development has become the main theme of the continent. On his part, Museveni said that all African countries have long regarded China as the most reliable friend as China accorded them valuable support either in their anti-colonialism struggle or their pursuit of peace and development. Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the development of Sino-Ugandan relations since the two countries established diplomatic relations 38 years ago. The Chinese Vice President further noted that the bilateral cooperation in various fields have resulted in many achievements especially since 1986 when Museveni took office. China appreciates Uganda's stance of adhering to one-China policy in support of China's national reunification, Hu said, adding that the country has also supported China on many international issues like human rights and anti-missile treaties. An enhanced Sino-Ugandan cooperation is in the fundamental interests of the two countries and two peoples, Hu said. |
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