Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing held talks in Beijing Thursday with his Thai counterpart Surakiat Sathirathai. They had an exchange of views on bilateral ties and regional and international issues of common concern.

The two sides expressed satisfaction with the progress of bilateral ties, adding that they were ready to make joint efforts to promote cooperation in various fields.

After the talks, Surakiat donated US$48,000 on behalf of the Thai government to the flooded areas in China.
 
(Xinhua News Agency August 29, 2003)