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| China would cement friendship and cooperation with the Islamic countries based on the Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence, President Hu Jintao told visiting Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayedal-Nahayanon, Aug. 14, 2009.(Xinhua Photo) |
BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- China would cement friendship and cooperation with the Islamic countries based on the Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence, said President Hu Jintao on Friday afternoon.
China and the Islamic countries have maintained mutual respect and trust for a long time, and shown understanding and supported each other on issues concerning the core interest of the other side, Hu told visiting Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayedal-Nahayan.
Hu said China would like to promote dialogues and exchanges with different cultures and civilizations on the basis of the Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence.
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that is now China's second largest trading partner and important supplier of energy resources in the Arab world.
China and the UAE had enjoyed political trust, mutual support and reciprocal trade cooperation since they forged diplomatic ties25 years ago, said Hu, adding they had also maintained consultations on the international and regional issues.
"We appreciate the UAE government for its adherence to the one-China policy, as well as its support on the Taiwan issue and the issues concerning Tibet and Xinjiang," Hu said.
The president said the two countries were facing new opportunities for furthering relations, and China would work with the UAE to enhance cooperation to benefit the two countries and peoples. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao meets with Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayedal-Nahayan, Aug. 14, 2009.(Xinhua Photo)
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Also on Friday, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met with bin Zayedal-Nahayan.
Wen said the common grounds had increased between China and the UAE in coping with the global financial crisis, and both should take effective measures to expand cooperation on energy, trade, investment and financial fields.
He also said China would like to actively consult with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on the early signing of a free trade zone agreement.
bin Zayed al-Nahayan, who is making his first China tour since he became crown prince, said the UAE hoped to establish strategic cooperation with China in trade, oil and petrochemical fields.
He also said the Xinjiang riot on July 5 was China's internal affairs, and his country supported the Chinese government's effort to safeguard national unity, security and stability.
