Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Friday said China is willing to further develop cooperation with the Republic of Congo in areas of economy and technology.

The economies of the two countries are complementary, which have great potential of cooperation, said Wen while meeting with President Denis Sassou-Nguesso of the Republic of Congo.

Bilateral relations, established 42 years ago, are developing smoothly, which has been the outcome of bilateral cooperation based on equality and sincerity, Wen added.

Wen hoped Sassou-Nguesso, who has been elected African Union ( AU) chairman for the 2006 session, make new contributions to the China-Africa friendship and cooperation.

While expressing gratitude over China's assistance to the Congolese social and economic development, Sassou-Nguesso said his country and other African nations are ready to learn from China's successful experiences of development and strengthen cooperation with China to face new challenges and realize peace, stability and development.

He added the Republic of Congo will make further efforts to further its relations with China as well as Africa-China ties.

Sassou-Nguesso arrived in the Chinese capital Thursday for the upcoming Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation slated for Nov. 4-5.

Source: Xinhua