China and Liberia have signed a joint communique on the
resumption of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
In the communique signed on Saturday in the Liberian capital of
Monrovia, the two countries, "in conformity with the interests and
desire of the two peoples, decided to resume diplomatic relations
at ambassadorial level, effective from October 11, 2003."
It said the two nations "agreed to exchange Ambassadors and
facilitate the work of each other's embassy on a reciprocal
basis."
The Chinese government supports Liberia in its efforts to
safeguard state sovereignty and develop economy, said the
communique.
The Liberian government "recognizes that the Government of the
People's Republic of China is the sole legal government
representing the whole of China, and that Taiwan is an inalienable
part of the Chinese territory," it said.
The Chinese government appreciates this position of the Liberian
government, it added.
(Xinhua News Agency October 13, 2003)