Chinese President Hu Jintao met with his Philippine counterpart Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in Shanghai on Tuesday, calling on the two countries' trade departments to reach accord on a five-year layout as early as possible to facilitate cooperation.
China treasures its relations with the Philippines, and is ready to further step up the development of bilateral relations, Hu told Arroyo, who is here to attend the opening ceremony of Shanghai Special Olympics Summer Games scheduled to open on Tuesday evening.
The two countries achieved remarkable progress in trade cooperation in recent years, which injected strong vitality to the development of bilateral relations, Hu said.
Relevant departments of the two countries are working on an action plan for bilateral strategic cooperation, and the trade departments are making a five-year layout for trade cooperation, Hu said, calling on both sides to speed up negotiations to reach an agreement as early as possible.
Arroyo told Hu that China's development offers important opportunities for her country. She considered relations with China as one of the important bilateral ties for the Philippines, calling on both countries to expand substantial cooperation in various areas.
Arroyo stressed her country firmly sticks to the one-China policy, adding the government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legitimate government representing the whole China. Hu expressed appreciation over her stance.
With regard to the Special Olympics, Hu said Arroyo's attendance at the opening ceremony revealed her care and support for the cause of the Special Olympics. He said he believes the Shanghai Special Olympics Summer Games would achieve a complete success with joint efforts of all the athletes.
Arroyo told Hu her country attaches importance to the Games, and has sent the largest-ever delegation to the event. She says the Philippines hopes the Games will be successful.
Source: Xinhua
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