PLA Daily 2005-06-09
BEIJING, June 9 (Xinhuanet) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao on Thursday
exchanged congratulations with his Philippine counterpart, Gloria Macapagal
Arroyo, on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations
between their two countries. Hu said in his message that bilateral
relations have scored remarkable progress, brought tangible benefits to both
countries and peoples and made positive contributions to peace, stability and
prosperity in the region.
"China and the Philippines are close neighbors facing each other across
the sea and the friendship between our two peoples dates back to over one
thousand years ago," Hu said, adding the friendship has become shared treasure
of the two peoples.
Hu recalled his visit to Manila in April, during which both sides
agreed to establish the China-Philippines strategic and cooperative relationship
for peace and development.
"Following this direction, I would like to work with you to vigorously
promote our strategic cooperation in all areas and build an even brighter future
for our bilateral relations," said the Chinese leader.
Arroyo said in her message that the past 30 years have see the journey
of two neighbors and longstanding friends towards new and closer levels of
cooperation, mutual understanding and goodwill.
"These many years of great efforts and achievements of breakthroughs
and milestones, have shaped Phillipines-China relations into one that is
vibrant, encompassing and beneficial to both countries and the region," said
Arroyo.
The two countries are at their golden age of partnership, said the
Philippine leader, adding she has no doubt that the targets set by the two
leaders will be realized.
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