Chinese President Hu Jintao and his Egyptian counterpart, Hosni
Mubarak, on Tuesday exchanged congratulatory messages to celebrate
the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties
between the two countries.
Hu said the ties forged between the two great nations 50 years
ago opened a door for China to start friendly and cooperative
relations with Egypt, Arabic and African countries.
Thanks to their joint efforts over the past half century, China
and Egypt have conducted broad exchanges and cooperation in various
fields, including politics, trade, culture, education and
international affairs.
Together the two sides have made great achievements, Hu said,
praising the relationship as an example among those between China,
Arabic and African nations, and for those among developing
countries.
Hu expressed full confidence in the Sino-Egyptian relationship
and said he is willing to make joint efforts with Mubarak to deepen
the traditional friendship, and expand bilateral strategic
cooperation to break new ground in the 21st century.
In his message, Mubarak mentioned the long-standing friendship
and communication between the two sides, and lauded the great
headway they had made in all sectors.
Mubarak said the Egyptian government and people highly admire
the remarkable achievements made by China, and are determined to
keep strengthening the friendly relationship for the benefit of the
two nations and their peoples.
On Tuesday, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and Foreign Minister Li
Zhaoxing also sent congratulatory messages to Egyptian Prime
Minister Ahmed Mahmoud Mohamed Nazef and Minister of Foreign
Affairs Ahmed Ali Aboul (Abul) Gheit to mark the occasion.
China and Egypt established diplomatic relations on May 30,
1956.
(Xinhua News Agency May 31, 2006)
