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Hu calls for expanding Sino-Spanish cooperation
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2005-11-14 07:12
Chinese President Hu Jintao said Sunday that China attaches great importance
to expanding mutually beneficial cooperation with Spain in the interests of both
peoples.
In a written statement issued upon his arrival here for a two-day state
visit, Hu highlighted Spain's long history, splendidculture and remarkable
contribution to the progress of human civilization.
The friendly exchanges between Chinese and Spanish peoples dateback to a long
time ago and the political relations between the two countries have become
increasingly strong since the establishment of bilateral ties 32 years ago, Hu
said.
The bilateral economic and trade cooperation has been fruitful and contacts
and exchanges in all fields have steadily been boosted, said the president.
China attaches great importance to developing relations with Spain and is
ready to further strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation in the interests of
both peoples, he said.
Hu said that he would exchange views on the issues of common concern with
Spanish leaders and meet representatives from variouscircles in Spain before he
winds up his visit here on Tuesday.
Spain is the third leg of Hu's four-nation European-Asian trip,which has
already taken him to Britain and Germany.
Hu will visit the Republic of Korea (ROK) and attend the Economic Leaders'
Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation(APEC) slated for Nov. 18-19 in
Busan.
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