China to cement partnership with Ukraine

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He Guoqiang, a member of the Standing² Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, made the remarks while meeting with visiting Ukrainian Foreign Minister Konstyantyn Hryshchenko.

He said China-Ukraine diplomatic ties have developed smoothly³ over the past 20 years amid frequent high-level visits, strengthened political trust, expanded cooperation in various areas and close coordination⁴ in major global and regional issues.

"The Chinese government highly values its relations with Ukraine, and respects the development path the Ukrainian people choose for their country based on national conditions," said He, also secretary of the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection⁵.

He said China would work closely with the country to cement trust and open up new prospects⁶ for bilateral⁷ ties.

Hryshchenko said developing ties with China is a priority for Ukraine.

At the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi, Hryshchenko on Tuesday kicked off an official visit to China and they held talks on bilateral ties and other issues of common concern.

The two ministers signed an annual consultation⁸ plan between the two foreign ministries⁹ after their talks.

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