Visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao
met with Japanese House of Representatives Speaker Yohei Kono to discuss
friendly ties between the two countries on Thursday, April 12,
2007.
Visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Thursday met with Japanese House of
Representatives Speaker Yohei Kono and House of Councilors President Chikage Ogi
to discuss friendly ties between the two countries.
In his talks with the Speaker, Wen expressed appreciation for Kono's active
role in promoting friendship and bilateral ties.
"China-Japan relations are now at a crucial moment. We should take the
opportunities, overcome difficulties and make common efforts to ensure
long-term, healthy and stable development of bilateral ties," Wen said.
The Chinese premier hoped the legislatures of both
counties will enhance exchanges, especially between the young politicians, to
make fresh contributions to building friendship and cooperation between the two
peoples.
