The Chinese and Surinamese vice presidents agreed Tuesday to
further relations between the two countries.
The two leaders also signed agreements on economic and
technological cooperation.
During the talk with Surinamese Vice President Ramdien Sardjoe,
Vice President Zeng Qinghong said China values relations with
Surinam and would like to push forward the relationship.
He said Sino-Surinamese relations have maintained steady
development with increased political trust and frequent high-level
contact. The two countries have also supported each other on
international affairs.
He expressed appreciation for Surinam's adherence to the
one-China policy. Sardjoe affirmed that Surinam would continue to
adhere to this principle.
He vowed to promote consultation with China in dealing with
international and regional issues, and further the relationship
between the two countries.
Sardjoe arrived in Beijing Sunday afternoon to start his six-day
official visit to China at the invitation of Zeng.
Sardjoe is expected to meet with President Hu Jintao
Wednesday.
Sardjoe will also tour China's ancient city Xi'an, northeast
China's coastal city of Dalian and the economic powerhouse of the
east, Shanghai.
(Xinhua News Agency June 13, 2007)
