Chinese President Hu Jintao on Thursday called on the international community to "seize favorable opportunity" at present and continue to work for the resolution of the Darfur issue.

Hu made the remarks in his meeting with Sudanese First Vice President Salva Kiir Mayardit.

Hu called for pushing forward peacekeeping and political process in a balanced way and helping the Sudanese government to improve humanitarian and security situations in the Darfur region.

"China will, as always, continue to play a constructive role," Hu said.

Hu said China appreciated the efforts made by the northern and southern sides of Sudan to implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), which was signed on January 9, 2005 between the Sudanese government and the rebel Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM).

China would firmly support Sudan's comprehensive peace process, and contribute to stability, recovery and development in Sudan, Hu said.

Not long ago, Hu said, the Sudanese government and the United Nations and African Union (AU) had reached an agreement on sending the hybrid force to the Darfur region, which was widely welcomed by the international community.

"Facts show that the trilateral talk among the Sudanese government, the UN and the AU is an effective mechanism to solve the Darfur issue," said Hu.

Kiir said the Sudanese government had been committed to the political settlement of the Darfur issue.

He expressed gratitude for China on sending peacekeeping troops to south of Sudan, appointing the special envoy, and providing humanitarian aids to Sudan.