CHINA Cementing Friendship
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- 发布时间:2013-10-21 16:18
Chinese top legislator Zhang Dejiang pledged to build stronger bilateralrelations with Nigeria during his official visit to the country on September17-19. Zhang, Chairman of the Standing Committee of China’sNational People’s Congress (NPC), said, “China is happy to see Nigeria’sachievements in economic and social development,” adding thatChina supports Nigeria as it strives to play an increasingly active rolein African and international affairs. Noting that China is a reliable friendand partner of African countries including Nigeria, Nigerian PresidentGoodluck Jonathan said the two countries enjoy broad common interests,great potential for cooperation and bright prospects.
During his stay in Nigeria, Zhang also participated in a series ofcultural activities under the theme of Approaching Chinese Culture. Heunveiled Nigeria’s newly-built Chinese Culture Center, and attended aceremony marking the establishment of a Chinese room at the NigerianNational Library.
Zhang also paid a two-day visit to Uganda starting from September16 and talked with Ugandan leaders.
