Monaco - Chinese FM, Monacan Leaders Voice Hope for Enhanced Cooperation

Tuesday, February 21 2006 at 15:22

Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing and Monacan leaders on Monday expressed their desire to further Sino-Monacan cooperation.

In his meeting with Prince Albert II of Monaco, Li emphasized the promising collaboration already occurring, pointing out that the two sides have shown encouraging progress in the fields of politics, economics and trade, and culture and tourism.

The decision by the two sides to upgrade their diplomatic relations to ambassadorial-level will further promote the bilateral ties, said Li.

Li briefed Prince Albert II about China's preparations for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, expressing the hope that Monaco will continue to support the two events.

Read more at http://english.people.com.cn/200602/07/eng20060207_240759.html.