Wang Jiarui Meets with French Senate President
(2008.04.24)

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BEIJING, April 24 -- Minister Wang Jiarui of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee met here today with French Senate President Christian Poncelet. The two sides reviewed the development of Sino-French relations and had an in-depth exchanges of views on further strengthening bilateral friendly ties.

Wang said that the traditional China-France friendship is in a critical juncture, and that the CPC, the Chinese Government and the Chinese people all cherish this friendship and are willing to work together with the French side for continued advancement of the comprehensive strategic partnership of the two countries.

On his part, Poncelet said that the French people have profound friendly feelings towards the Chinese people, and that all the major political parties of France highly value Sino-French friendship. He reaffirmed that the French Government attaches importance to the country's relationship with China and upholds the view that the Tibet question is China's internal affair. He also expressed his sincere wishes for the full success of the Olympic Games in Beijing.

Vice-Minister Zhang Zhijun of the International Department also attended the meeting.

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