Seychelles Foreign Minister Patrick Georges Pillay said on Friday that his country will firmly abide by the one-China policy and support the peaceful reunification of China, according to reports from the capital Victoria.

 

Pillay made the remarks at the reception commemorating the 57th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

 

The foreign minister spoke highly of the Chinese-Seychellois relation of friendly cooperation. The government and people of Seychelles appreciate China's assistance in the country's economic and social development, he said.

 

On behalf of President James Michel who is on a visit abroad, Vice President Joseph Belmont sent congratulations to Chinese Ambassador Geng Wenbing on the 57th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, wishing that the Chinese people can achieve the peaceful reunification of their motherland soon.

 

More than 200 people attended the reception on Friday. The guests highly praised China's great achievements in the fields of politics and economics since China's opening-up in 1979.

 

(Xinhua News Agency September 30, 2006)