China, Mauritius ink new deals

By Li Xing (chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2009-02-17 18:27

PORT LOUIS: China and Mauritius sealed new agreements on economic and technological cooperation Tuesday to further their 37-year history of good relations.

Calling his talks with Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam "productive", President Hu Jintao said he and Ramgoolam reached "extensive common understanding on deepening traditional friendship" and "expanding practical cooperation".

Hu and Ramgoolam shared some details of their talks after they toasted the signing of the agreements, which include the funding of the extension project for Port Louis' Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Terminal and a general grant.

The leaders lauded the mutual trust and understanding between the two countries.

Despite the fact that both China and Mauritius are developing countries, "China has assisted Mauritius in agriculture, health, education, sports and infrastructure," the Mauritian prime minister said.

"We both agreed to maintain high-level exchanges, establish even closer ties in economic and trade areas, deepen people-to-people cultural exchanges and enhance our cooperation in international affairs," Hu said.