Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing held talks with Ethiopian Foreign Minister Seyoum Mesfin in Beijing Monday.

Li said, since China and Ethiopia established diplomatic ties 35 years ago, the bilateral relations have developed smoothly with fruitful cooperation in various fields.

The Chinese government is willing to make joint efforts with Ethiopia to push forward the two countries' new partnership, Li noted.

Seyoum appreciated China's support and aid during the past decades, saying his country will persist in the one-China policy and expand its cooperation with China in various fields.

The two foreign ministers also exchanged views on the China-Africa Cooperation Forum and issues of common concern.

(Xinhua News Agency November 28, 2005)