China on Friday welcomed an agreement on principles for a coalition government announced in Kenya.
"China welcomes this (the signing of the agreement), and appreciates both sides' choice of a political solution to the election disputes through dialogue and consultation, which has taken the interests of the nation and the Kenyan people into consideration," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao.
The agreement was signed on Thursday between Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga.
Liu said China hoped all parties would appreciate the hard-earned result, and continue to properly resolve other issues through dialogue, in a bid to safeguard national peace and stability in Kenya.
China also appreciated and supported the important role of the international community, including former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan and the African Union, in promoting the political solution to the crisis in Kenya, said Liu.
"Kenya is China's traditional friend. China attaches great importance to developing friendly and cooperative ties with Kenya, and actively supports Kenya's efforts to realize political reconciliation and promote economic and social development," said Liu.
Source: Xinhua
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