BEIJING,
Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Ethiopian
Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn Friday in Beijing, pledging more
efforts to help Ethiopia boost infrastructure.
China and Ethiopia should advance reciprocal
economic cooperation and step up cultural and people-to-people
exchanges, Xi said during the meeting at the Great Hall of the People.
Hailing the smooth development of the bilateral
relationship over the past decades, Xi said China is willing to work
with the Ethiopian side to translate their traditional friendship into a
strong driving force for further cooperation.
Xi stressed that the two countries should understand and support each other on issues concerning their core interests.
"China stands ready to enhance communication and
coordination with Ethiopia on major international and regional affairs,
and jointly safeguard the common interests of developing countries."
said the Chinese president.
Hailemariam arrived in Beijing on Wednesday to
attend the commemorations for 70th anniversary of the victory of the
Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the
World Anti-Fascist War.
Expressing gratitude for Hailemariam's attendance,
Xi said this shows the profound friendship between the two peoples and
demonstrates the Ethiopian people's commitment to safeguarding peace and
justice.
Xi lauded the Ethiopian people's contribution to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War.
Hailemariam said he was glad to attend the event in Beijing.
Ethiopia gained invaluable support from China during
and after the anti-fascist war, said the visiting prime minister, while
pledging to pass on such traditional friendship.
Ethiopia regards China as a priority partner and
will strengthen cooperation with China in such areas as industrial
capacity, agriculture, and urbanization, as well as regional and
international affairs, Hailemariam said.
Source: Global Post
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