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China vows to bolster ties with Jamaica
February-4-2010

"Jamaica is one of the first countries in the Caribbean region to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China, it always adheres to the one-China policy, and the two peoples have friendly feelings toward each other," Wen told Golding, who is on his first official visit to China.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao(3rd L) talks with Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding(3rd R) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 3, 2010. [Pang Xinglei/Xinhua]

Wen pledged to boost exchanges with Jamaica at various levels, enhance coordination on international affairs and jointly safeguard the interests of developing countries.

On climate change, Wen vowed to strengthen contact with small-island countries in urging developed countries to carry out their obligations of providing fund, technology and support for capability building of developing countries.

"We comprehend and sympathize with the difficult situation small-island countries, including Jamaica, are in...and will jointly push forward international cooperation (in that aspect)," he said.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (5th R, standing) and Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding (5th L, Standing) attend the signing ceremony of a series of cooperative documents after their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 3, 2010. [Pang Xinglei/Xinhua]

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (5th R, standing) and Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding (5th L, Standing) attend the signing ceremony of a series of cooperative documents after their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 3, 2010. [Pang Xinglei/Xinhua] 



Golding hailed Jamaica-China exchanges and cooperation in politics, economy and humanitarian fields.

He pledged to stick to the one-China policy and voiced hope to expand trade and economic ties, as well as consultation on international affairs, with China.

China's prompt humanitarian aid to Haiti after the devastating earthquake last month indicated the friendship between Chinese and Caribbean people, he said.

Golding appreciated China's responsible attitude in tackling climate change and pledged to further cooperation with China.

Golding arrived in Beijing Monday. During his five-day trip, Golding is also expected to meet with Chinese President Hu Jintao and Vice President Xi Jinping.

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