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President Hu starts visit to Brunei
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2005-04-20 16:46
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei -- Chinese President Hu Jintao said here
Wednesday that his two-day state visit to Brunei would promote the development
of good-neighborly relations and friendly cooperation between China and the
Southeast Asian country.
In a written statement issued upon his arrival at the Brunei International
Airport, Hu said that China and Brunei are "friendly neighbors on the opposite
shores of the sea," and the traditional friendship between the peoples of the
two countries dates back to ancient times.
"Over the past 14 years after the establishment of diplomatic relations,
China-Brunei ties have developed on all fronts," the Chinese president said.
"Our political mutual trust has strengthened, cooperation in various fields
has scored notable achievements, personnel contacts have become more frequent
and we have maintained sound coordination and cooperation in international and
regional affairs," he said.
Hu said that the development of China-Brunei relations has not only brought
about tangible benefits to the peoples of the two countries, but also
contributed to peace and stability in the region.
"Upholding the diplomacy of building good-neighborly relationships and
partnerships with our neighbors, China attaches great importance to developing
relations with Brunei," he said.
The Chinese president said that he is sure that his visit will enhance mutual
understanding and trust and promote the all-round and in-depth development of
good-neighborly relations and friendly cooperation between China and Brunei.
During his stay in Bandar Seri Begawan, capital of Brunei, Hu is expected to
meet leaders of Brunei to discuss further promotion of bilateral relations, and
exchange views on regional and world issues of common interest.
Brunei is the first leg of Hu Jintao's three-nation Southeast Asia trip. He
will also visit Indonesia and the Philippines.
In Indonesia, Hu will attend the Asian-African Summit 2005 scheduled for
April 22-23 in Jakarta, and take part together with other Asian and African
leaders in the commemoration of 50th anniversary of the Asian-African Conference
in Bandung on April 24.
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