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PORT OF SPAIN, June 26 -- A visiting senior official of the
Communist Party of China (CPC) said here Wednesday that China is
ready to boost its relations with Trinidad and Tobago to a new
level.
He Guoqiang, a member of the Political Bureau Standing Committee of
the CPC Central Committee, made the remarks during his meeting with
Trinidad and Tobago's President George Richards.
He, also secretary of the CPC's Central Commission for Discipline
Inspection, said the Chinese government attaches great importance to
its relations with Trinidad and Tobago.
China will enhance high-level contacts, political mutual trust and
economic and trade cooperation for mutual benefit, He added.
Since China and Trinidad and Tobago set up diplomatic ties 34 years
ago, their bilateral relations have developed in a steady and sound
manner with exchanges and cooperation in various fields deepening,
He said.
Trinidad and Tobago has become one of China's most important trading
partners in the Caribbean region as bilateral economic and trade
ties have witnessed substantial development, He added.
He also expressed his appreciation for the Trinidad and Tobago
government's adherence to the one-China policy.
The Chinese government will work with the Trinidad and Tobago
government to jointly promote the overall development of friendly
relations and cooperation between China and Caribbean countries on
the basis of political mutual trust, economic reciprocity, cultural
exchanges and mutual support in the international arena, He said.
Richards spoke highly of the contributions the Chinese people have
made to China's economic development and social progress, saying
that his country hopes to further strengthen cooperation with China
in various fields and to continue to push forward bilateral ties.
They also discussed the current world energy situation and measures
to address the issue.
He arrived here Wednesday afternoon after a goodwill visit to Cuba.
In a written statement delivered upon his arrival at the airport, He
expressed the hope to enhance friendship and cooperation between
China and Trinidad and Tobago.
Trinidad and Tobago is the second leg of He's four-country visit
that will also take him to Brazil and Angola.
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