China to Continue its Constructive Role in Darfur, Said Hu Jintao to Ali Othman Taha

 

President Hu:China to continue "constructive role" in Darfur issue

www.chinaview.cn 2008-06-11 20:31:56  

    BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) --

President Hu Jintao said on Wednesday that China will continue its constructive role in achieving a proper settlement of the Darfur issue.

    He made the remarks when meeting with visiting Sudanese Vice President Ali Othman Mohammed Taha.

    Hu said the three parties -- the Sudanese government, the African Union (AU) and the United Nations -- should fully play their roles to deploy the hybrid UN-AU mission at an early date.

    Also, peacekeeping operations and the political process should be pushed forward in balance so as to resume political negotiations, and a ceasefire should be achieved and the humanitarian situation and security should be improved in Darfur.

    He also called upon the international community to offer assistance to the Darfur region, especially aid for development.

    On China-Sudan relations, Hu said developing a long-term and stable relationship with Sudan based on mutual respect, equality and reciprocity has long been China's guideline.

    Hu pledged to take the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-Sudan diplomatic relations as a chance for furthering political dialogue, exchanges and cooperation between the two countries.

    Taha expressed appreciation for the important role of China in pushing forward the resolution of the Darfur issue. He also thanked China for sending peacekeeping forces and offer of humanitarian assistance and aid for development in Darfur region.

    He said Sudan will cooperate with the UN and AU to deploy the hybrid mission in Darfur and push forward the peace process as well as the proper settlement of the Darfur issue. He also vowed to work with China to enhance bilateral relationship and cooperation.

    Taha arrived in Beijing on Monday to start his third China trip. He visited China in March 1996 and March 2001.

Editor: Lin Li

China appreciates Sudan's "unremitting efforts" on Darfur issue

www.chinaview.cn 2008-06-10 23:47:32  

    BEIJING, June 10 (Xinhua) --

Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping said here Tuesday that China appreciated "the unremitting efforts" Sudan has made on the Darfur issue and hoped the country would continue efforts to achieve progress.

    Xi made the remark during his talk with visiting Sudanese Vice President Ali Othman Mohammed Taha.

    "China will join hands with the international community to promote the early resolution of the issue," said Xi.

    He applauded the cooperation between China and Sudan since the two countries established diplomatic relations nearly five decades ago and expressed the willingness of China to work with Sudan to push forward bilateral cooperation in various fields including agriculture.

    Xi spoke positively of the efforts from the north and south sides of Sudan to implement the comprehensive peace agreement over the past three years, expressing the hope that the two sides could resolve disputes through dialogue and consultation and continue to push forward the peace process.

    Xi also expressed his appreciation of Sudan's support and donations that followed the May 12 earthquake that struck China's Sichuan Province.

    China is focusing on disaster relief as it works to maintain national social and economic development, Xi told Taha.

    Xi also briefed Taha on China's preparations for the Olympics in August, saying that China is confident of holding a successful Olympic Games this summer.

    Taha said Sudan is willing to work with China to advance bilateral cooperation in various fields.

    He also reiterated that Sudan would continue to adhere to the one-China policy and highly appreciated China's preparations for the Olympic Games.

    Taha expressed gratitude for China's active efforts made for the resolution of the Darfur issue, saying Sudan's government would continue its efforts to address the issue through negotiation.

    After the talks, the two leaders witnessed a signing ceremony for eight bilateral agreements covering such fields as economic and technological cooperation, finance, agriculture and public health.

    At Xi's invitation, Taha arrived in Beijing on Monday to start his third China trip. He visited China in March 1996 and March 2001.

Editor: Mu Xuequan

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