China will continue to strengthen its cooperation with the United Nations and support the work of its secretary-general, President Hu Jintao said yesterday during a meeting with Ban Ki-moon.
"China will always abide by and safeguard the goals and principles of the UN Charter, actively take part in all aspects of UN affairs, seriously implement its responsibilities and keep close communication with the world body on major international and regional issues," Hu said.
His comments were in reply to Ban's call for China to develop a stronger partnership with the UN.
"The United Nations needs the strong participation, cooperation and partnership of China, and I count on your continuing leadership and cooperation," Ban told Hu.
Ban said he is looking forward to more cooperation with China in tackling complicated global challenges, and spoke highly of China's contribution to the progress of the Six-Party Talks on Pyongyang's nuclear issue and the development of Africa.
As one of the five veto-wielding permanent members of the UN Security Council, China's support for the world organization is key to a wide range of projects including the reform of the institution.
"We hope China will play a greater role in the UN Millennium Development Goals, climate change and food security," Ban said.
Hu yesterday thanked Ban for his personal and the UN's assistance in responding to the Sichuan earthquake.
Ban flew to the area just days after the May 12 quake, to offer the UN's help with reconstruction work.
Earlier in the day, Ban met with Premier Wen Jiabao and held talks with Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi on several international issues including the situation in Zimbabwe and Sudan.
In response to Ban's call made on Monday for world leaders to take urgent steps to address the global food crisis, Wen said that although China occupies just 9 percent of the world's land, it helps feed 22 percent of its people.
China has made its contribution to world food security, and urges the international community to enhance multilateral cooperation to deal with the problem, Wen said.
Ban yesterday also visited several Olympic venues in Beijing, and said he was impressed by the "spectacular facilities" and that he is confident of a successful Games.
The UN chief's visit to Beijing follows a trip to Tokyo, where he said he would soon visit Pyongyang following its recent declaration of its nuclear programs. He will wrap up his first official China visit today and fly to Seoul.
Source: China Daily
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