BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Visiting
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and Bruneian Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Monday pledged
to promote bilateral ties to a new level.
During their talks, Wen said the China-Brunei
relationship is an example of harmonious coexistence and common development
between big and small countries.
Since China and Brunei established diplomatic
ties 20 years ago, the two countries have respected each other, treated each
other as equals and had friendly exchanges, injecting impetus to bilateral
ties, Wen said.
China and Brunei have also worked to promote
regional peace, stability and prosperity, he added.
China is willing to maintain high-level
exchanges, enhance communication and coordination on important issues and
strengthen political mutual trust to promote bilateral ties, Wen said.
China supports Brunei's efforts to diversify
its economy, he said, adding the two parties should enhance cooperation in
trade and investment.
China is willing to actively participate in
Brunei's infrastructure construction, and expand energy cooperation from oil
and gas to both upstream and downstream of the energy industry, said Wen. China
is ready to broaden cooperation in agriculture, fisheries, new energy and
renewable energy resources, he added.
The premier also said the two sides should
take the opportunity of the China-Brunei Friendship Year to promote traditional
friendship and enhance exchanges and cooperation in such areas as education,
tourism, media and youth.
The sultan said relations between Brunei and
China have been greatly improved since the two countries established diplomatic
ties 20 years ago and the two sides have carried out fruitful cooperation in
various fields.
Brunei highly values its relations with China
and steadfastly adheres to the one-China policy, he said.
Brunei is ready to work with China to promote
pragmatic cooperation in an all-round manner so as to push bilateral ties to a
higher level and benefit the two peoples, he added.
On East Asia cooperation, Wen said that
current cooperation has good momentum and it is necessary to stick to the theme
of unity, cooperation and development and continue to uphold the leading role
of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Wen also stressed the importance of
strengthening cooperation between China and ASEAN (10+1) as well as cooperation
between ASEAN, China, Japan and South Korea (10+3), and properly handling
disputes over maritime rights and interests.
The sultan said the friendly cooperation
between China and ASEAN has promoted peaceful development of the region.
During the latest series of meetings for East
Asian leaders in Bali of Indonesia, ASEAN members had expressed their wishes to
strengthen strategic cooperative partnership with China, he noted, saying
Brunei will continue to play a positive role in this regard.
After the meeting, Wen and the sultan attended
a signing ceremony for bilateral cooperation documents.
Editor: Luo Yuan
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