Chinese FM says President Hu's African tour successful

时间：2007-02-13 02:28:56

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BEIJING, Feb. 12 - Chinese President Hu Jintao's eight-nation African tour was a great success in promoting friendly and cooperative ties between China and Africa, Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing said on Saturday.

 

It was a journey of friendship and cooperation and another major event in Sino-African relations following the Beijing Summit of the Forum1 on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) last November, Li told Chinese journalists accompanying Hu during his African trip.

 

The huge success of President Hu's African tour will have a far-reaching influence on the future development of relations between China and Africa, Li said.

 

The trip, which began on Jan. 30, has taken the Chinese president to Cameroon, Liberia, Sudan, Zambia, Namibia, South Africa, Mozambique and Seychelles.

 

CHINA SEEKS FRIENDSHIP FOR GENERATIONS WITH AFRICA

 

Li said the China-Africa friendship is deep-rooted and forged in years of mutual2 support.

 

It is symbolized3 by Tazara, a railway linking the land-locked Zambia with a port in Tanzania in the 1970s. It is reflected in warm feelings between Chinese medical teams in Africa and their patients. It is embodied4 by African nations' steadfast5 support for the restoration of China's legal rights in the United Nations.

 

The entire trip was characterized by the sincere friendship between China and Africa, Li added.

 

The Chinese leader pointed6 out on many occasions that the Chinese people will always remain a good friend, good partner and good brother of the African people, said the foreign minister.

 

President Hu also promised that the Chinese people will never impose its ideology7, social system or mode of development on others and will never do anything detrimental8 to the African people and their countries. His remarks invariably drew warm applause from the audience, said China's top diplomat9.

 

President Hu's successful African tour shows people are fully10 convinced that the China-Africa friendship will be passed on from one generation to another, according to the Chinese minister.

 

IMPLEMENTING11 BEIJING SUMMIT OUTCOME, BENEFITING AFRICAN PEOPLE

 

During his African visit, President Hu briefed African leaders on China's efforts to carry out the eight steps unveiled during the FOCAC.

 

The measures will be carried out in accordance with the principles of mutual benefit, friendly consultations12, high efficiency and pragmatism, the Chinese president said, adding that they must cater13 to the needs of the African people.

 

During the trip, more than 50 cooperation agreements were signed, most of them involving ways of implementing the outcome ofthe FOCAC, the Chinese minister said.

 

The eight steps include China's pledge to double its assistance to Africa by 2009. China will provide 3 billion U.S. dollars of preferential loans and 2 billion dollars of preferential buyer's credits to Africa. China will also establish a development fund of 5 billion dollars to encourage Chinese firms to invest in Africa. Debt cancellation14 is among other major steps.

 

NEW TYPE OF CHINA-AFRICA STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP15 HAS A BRIGHT FUTURE

 

At the the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, Chinese and African leaders unanimously agreed to forge and develop a new type of China-Africa strategic partnership featuring political equality and mutual trust, economic win-win cooperation and cultural exchanges, Li said.

 

During his African tour, President Hu and African leaders jointly17 laid out plans for future development of China-Africa relations.

 

Hu said China will adhere to the principles of sincere friendship, equality and mutual benefit, solidarity18 and cooperation, and common development.

 

China will join hands with Africa in seriously implementing the outcome and consensus19 reached at the Beijing summit, enhancing political mutual trust, expanding economic and trade cooperation, strengthening personnel and cultural exchanges, and deepening cooperation in international affairs, so as to push the development of China-Africa relations to a higher level and wider scope, Hu said.

 

Hu proposed that China and Africa should enhance exchanges, promote common development, jointly safeguard the interests of thedeveloping countries and strive to build a harmonious20 world of lasting21 peace and prosperity, according to Li.

 

African leaders spoke22 highly of China's Africa policy, hailing it as "a new practice in international cooperation," and a model for cooperation between different nations, said Li.

 

African leaders agreed to President Hu Jintao's proposals for developing China-Africa relations. They said that strengthening relations with China is a strategic choice for Africa and serves the fundamental interests of the African people, according to Li.

 

China and Africa have reached wide-ranging consensus on strengthening all-round friendly cooperation and promoting a new type of China-Africa strategic partnership, said Li.

 

He quoted President Hu as saying in South Africa that the new type of China-Africa strategic partnership will surely have a bright future, through joint16 efforts of China and Africa.

 

African leaders spoke highly of President Hu's African tour, calling it a "historic visit" and "a milestone23" in bilateral24 relations between their countries and China, according to Li.

 

The visit has achieved the goals of cementing the traditional China-Africa friendship, implementing the outcome of the Beijing summit, expanding pragmatic cooperation between China and Africa, and promoting common development, Li said.

 

It is an important chapter in the history of China-Africa relations, he said.

 
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1 forum cilx0     
n.论坛，讨论会
参考例句：
  • They're holding a forum on new ways of teaching history.他们正在举行历史教学讨论会。
  • The organisation would provide a forum where problems could be discussed.这个组织将提供一个可以讨论问题的平台。
2 mutual eFOxC     
adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的
参考例句：
  • We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
  • Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。
3 symbolized 789161b92774c43aefa7cbb79126c6c6     
v.象征，作为…的象征( symbolize的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句：
  • For Tigress, Joy symbolized the best a woman could expect from life. 在她看，小福子就足代表女人所应有的享受。 来自汉英文学 - 骆驼祥子
  • A car symbolized distinction and achievement, and he was proud. 汽车象征着荣誉和成功，所以他很自豪。 来自辞典例句
4 embodied 12aaccf12ed540b26a8c02d23d463865     
v.表现( embody的过去式和过去分词 )；象征；包括；包含
参考例句：
  • a politician who embodied the hopes of black youth 代表黑人青年希望的政治家
  • The heroic deeds of him embodied the glorious tradition of the troops. 他的英雄事迹体现了军队的光荣传统。 来自《简明英汉词典》
5 steadfast 2utw7     
adj.固定的，不变的，不动摇的；忠实的；坚贞不移的
参考例句：
  • Her steadfast belief never left her for one moment.她坚定的信仰从未动摇过。
  • He succeeded in his studies by dint of steadfast application.由于坚持不懈的努力他获得了学业上的成功。
6 pointed Il8zB4     
adj.尖的，直截了当的
参考例句：
  • He gave me a very sharp pointed pencil.他给我一支削得非常尖的铅笔。
  • She wished to show Mrs.John Dashwood by this pointed invitation to her brother.她想通过对达茨伍德夫人提出直截了当的邀请向她的哥哥表示出来。
7 ideology Scfzg     
n.意识形态，(政治或社会的)思想意识
参考例句：
  • The ideology has great influence in the world.这种思想体系在世界上有很大的影响。
  • The ideal is to strike a medium between ideology and inspiration.我的理想是在意识思想和灵感鼓动之间找到一个折衷。
8 detrimental 1l2zx     
adj.损害的，造成伤害的
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  • We know that heat treatment is detrimental to milk.我们知道加热对牛奶是不利的。
  • He wouldn't accept that smoking was detrimental to health.他不相信吸烟有害健康。
9 diplomat Pu0xk     
n.外交官，外交家；能交际的人，圆滑的人
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  • The diplomat threw in a joke, and the tension was instantly relieved.那位外交官插进一个笑话，紧张的气氛顿时缓和下来。
  • He served as a diplomat in Russia before the war.战前他在俄罗斯当外交官。
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  • They soon became fully integrated into the local community.他们很快就完全融入了当地人的圈子。
11 implementing be68540dfa000a0fb38be40d32259215     
v.实现( implement的现在分词 )；执行；贯彻；使生效
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n.磋商（会议）( consultation的名词复数 )；商讨会；协商会；查找
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  • Consultations can be arranged at other times by appointment. 磋商可以通过预约安排在其他时间。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
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vi.(for/to)满足，迎合；(for)提供饮食及服务
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  • I expect he will be able to cater for your particular needs.我预计他能满足你的特殊需要。
  • Most schools cater for children of different abilities.大多数学校能够满足具有不同天资的儿童的需要。
14 cancellation BxNzQO     
n.删除，取消
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  • Heavy seas can cause cancellation of ferry services.海上风浪太大，可能须要取消渡轮服务。
  • Her cancellation of her trip to Paris upset our plan.她取消了巴黎之行打乱了我们的计划。
15 partnership NmfzPy     
n.合作关系，伙伴关系
参考例句：
  • The company has gone into partnership with Swiss Bank Corporation.这家公司已经和瑞士银行公司建立合作关系。
  • Martin has taken him into general partnership in his company.马丁已让他成为公司的普通合伙人。
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adj.联合的，共同的；n.关节，接合处；v.连接，贴合
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  • I had a bad fall,which put my shoulder out of joint.我重重地摔了一跤，肩膀脫臼了。
  • We wrote a letter in joint names.我们联名写了封信。
17 jointly jp9zvS     
ad.联合地，共同地
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  • Tenants are jointly and severally liable for payment of the rent. 租金由承租人共同且分别承担。
  • She owns the house jointly with her husband. 她和丈夫共同拥有这所房子。
18 solidarity ww9wa     
n.团结；休戚相关
参考例句：
  • They must preserve their solidarity.他们必须维护他们的团结。
  • The solidarity among China's various nationalities is as firm as a rock.中国各族人民之间的团结坚如磐石。
19 consensus epMzA     
n.(意见等的)一致，一致同意，共识
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  • Can we reach a consensus on this issue?我们能在这个问题上取得一致意见吗？
  • What is the consensus of opinion at the afternoon meeting?下午会议上一致的意见是什么？
20 harmonious EdWzx     
adj.和睦的，调和的，和谐的，协调的
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  • Their harmonious relationship resulted in part from their similar goals.他们关系融洽的部分原因是他们有着相似的目标。
  • The room was painted in harmonious colors.房间油漆得色彩调和。
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adj.永久的，永恒的；vbl.持续，维持
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  • The lasting war debased the value of the dollar.持久的战争使美元贬值。
  • We hope for a lasting settlement of all these troubles.我们希望这些纠纷能获得永久的解决。
22 spoke XryyC     
n.（车轮的）辐条；轮辐；破坏某人的计划；阻挠某人的行动 v.讲，谈（speak的过去式）；说；演说；从某种观点来说
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  • They sourced the spoke nuts from our company.他们的轮辐螺帽是从我们公司获得的。
  • The spokes of a wheel are the bars that connect the outer ring to the centre.辐条是轮子上连接外圈与中心的条棒。
23 milestone c78zM     
n.里程碑；划时代的事件
参考例句：
  • The film proved to be a milestone in the history of cinema.事实证明这部影片是电影史上的一个里程碑。
  • I think this is a very important milestone in the relations between our two countries.我认为这是我们两国关系中一个十分重要的里程碑。
24 bilateral dQGyW     
adj.双方的，两边的，两侧的
参考例句：
  • They have been negotiating a bilateral trade deal.他们一直在商谈一项双边贸易协定。
  • There was a wide gap between the views of the two statesmen on the bilateral cooperation.对双方合作的问题，两位政治家各自所持的看法差距甚大。

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