Chinese State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan Wednesday said that China
is ready to enhance economic and trade cooperation with Iraq.
"China values its relations with Iraq and will strengthen
economic and trade cooperation and exchanges with Iraq on the basis
of mutual respect, equality and reciprocal benefit," Tang told
visiting former Iraqi Prime Minister Ibrahim Al-Jaafari.
Tang said China is always concerned with the situation in Iraq
and supports the Iraqi government's efforts for stability,
reconciliation and reconstruction.
"China will work with the international community to play its
due role in helping Iraq achieve stability and development," said
Tang.
Jaafari said he appreciated and thanked China's contribution to
the stability and development in Iraq.
(Xinhua News Agency May 31, 2007)
