Sierra Leone minister reiterates one-China policy
( 2003-08-05 09:49) (Xinhua)
Chinese Vice Premier Huang Ju expressed appreciation over Sierra Leone's
adherence to the one-China policy during his meeting with Minister of Foreign
Affairs and International Cooperation Momodu Koroma from Sierra Leone Monday
afternoon.
Huang said China and Sierra Leone had continuously expanded their friendly
cooperation since the two countries established diplomatic ties more than 30
years ago, adding that China and African countries shared traditional
friendship.
Huang also briefed the guests about China's opening-up and economic reform.
He said that under the new international situation, consolidating and enhancing
Sino-Sierra Leone friendship was in line with the interests of the two peoples.
China's new leadership would continue to cooperate with the SierraLeone
government so as to push forward friendly bilateral relations, Huang said.
Koroma thanked the Chinese government and people for their support and help,
saying that Sierra Leone was willing to intensify cooperation with China.
Sierra Leone would continue to stick to the one-China policy, he
emphasized.
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