Malawi-China agree to further cooperation

Malawi-China agree to further cooperation
16 January, 2009 01:51:00

Malawi Foreign Affairs Minister Joyce Banda on Thursday held talks with the visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi in Lilongwe where they exchange views on bilateral ties and China-Africa cooperation.

Banda said she held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister and reached an agreement to develop China-Malawi relations.

She said they exchanged views on the implementation of the consensus of leaders of the two countries and ways to further develop the friendship and cooperation.

The China and Malawi Foreign Ministers reached an agreement to develop the relations in the following aspects:

-- To further political exchanges with the aim to improve mutual understanding, trust and support on the key interests of each other.

-- To further explore cooperation potential so as to expand trade and achieve mutual benefits.

-- To continue cultural and personnel exchange programs in order to enhance friendship between the two peoples.

-- To strengthen coordination on and cooperation in new international and regional issues, so as to safeguard the interests of the developing countries.

-- To enhance cooperation between the two foreign ministries for a more active role in promoting China-Malawi friendly and cooperative relations.

The foreign ministers signed a series of cooperation agreements after their talks.

Yang is currently on a six-nation tour to Uganda, Rwanda, Malawi, South Africa, Brazil and Portugal.