Hu praises strong ties to Cameroon ( 2003-09-23 01:08) (China Daily)
With China and Cameroon both having weathered great changes in international
and domestic affairs, Sino-Cameroonian relations have steadily strengthened,
President Hu Jintaotold visiting Cameroon President Paul Biya yesterday.
Since diplomatic relations were established 32 years ago, the two nations
have strengthened high-level exchanges and co-operation in all fields and
supported each other in dealing with international issues, Hu said.
President Biya agreed, saying that rich fruits have been harvested through
mutual co-operation in the political, trade, sanitary and infrastructure
sectors.The relationship between China and Cameroon has set a good example for
all developing countries, he said.
Hu thanked the Cameroon Government for its one-China policy and support for
China's reunification. He said Cameroon is not only an important country in
Central Africa, but also one of China's important co-operative partners in that
region.
Cameroon has made positive contributions to the settlement of regional and
international issues as well to the peace and development of Central Africa, Hu
added.
He stressed China will push forward to develop Sino-African relations from
the strategic view of enhancing South-South co-operation.
Cameroon fully agrees with China's suggestion on further improving friendly
co-operation and will work hard with China to create a new phase of bilateral
relations to a new high, said Biya.
After their meeting, the two leaders attended a signing ceremony for three
co-operative agreements, including one on economic and technical co-operation.
At the invitation of Chinese President Hu Jintao, President Biya arrived in
Beijing on Sunday for a five-day State visit.
During his stay, Biya will exchange views with Chinese leaders on
China-Cameroon relations, regional and international issues, and other issues of
common concern.
