China and Ecuador agreed to enhance cooperation ranging from the
political areas to economic and trade fields after Chinese
President Hu Jintao held talks in Beijing Tuesday with visiting
Ecuadorian President Fafael Correa.
During the talks, Hu told Correa that China would encourage the
bilateral cooperation between the governments, parties and
legislative organs and would encourage more Chinese entrepreneurs
to invest in Ecuador.
He also voiced the hope to enhance cooperation on agriculture,
energy resources and finance, as well as the personnel
exchanges.
Hu said China would like to maintain consultation with Ecuador
in the multilateral arenas including the United Nations, the World
Trade Organization and Andean Community to promote a just and
reasonable international order.
Hu expressed gratitude for the adherence of Ecuador to one-China
policy.
Correa said Ecuador had closely watched China's development, and
handled the bilateral relations with the strategic perspective.
He noted Ecuador would like to promote reciprocal cooperation
and maintain consultation with China in the international affairs
to push forward Ecuador-China ties. He reaffirmed Ecuador would
adhere to one-China policy.
Correa arrived in Beijing on Monday for a weeklong state visit
to China. Besides Beijing, Correa will also visit Xi'an and
Shanghai.
(Xinhua News Agency November 21, 2007)
