Chinese foreign minister holds talks with Armenian counterpart

Xinhua news agency domestic service
13 Jun 05

Beijing, 13 June: Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing held talks with visiting
Armenian Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanyan on 13 June. They had in-depth
exchange of views on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest.

Li Zhaoxing said: China-Armenia relations have developed smoothly,
the two countries’ political relations have become increasingly close,
and their cooperation in the economic and trade fields has gradually
expanded. The Chinese side appreciated the Armenian side’s adherence
to the one-China policy and thanked Armenia for supporting the Chinese
side on the Taiwan issue. The Chinese side is willing to make joint
efforts with the Armenian side in promoting bilateral relations
towards continuous development.

Oskanyan said: Armenia attaches importance to developing relations
with China, thanks the Chinese side for supporting Armenia’s economic
and social development, and is willing to continuously strengthen the
two countries’ cooperation in the economic, cultural, and educational
fields. As always, the Armenian side will uphold the one-China policy
and support China’s peaceful reunification.

Both sides also exchanged views on isues related to the Outer Caucasus,
the Commonwealth of Independent States, and the UN Security Council
reform.