Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Press Conference on November 28, 2002
2002-12-02 17:13
On November 28th, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Liu Jianchao held a regular press conference. Liu Jianchao made a piece of announcement before taking questions. At the invitation of the parliaments of Greece, the Sudan and Egypt, Vice Chairman Buhe of the NPC Standing Committee will head an NPC delegation to pay an official good-will visit to the above-mentioned countries from December 8th.
Q: How do you evaluate the "Sri Lanka Peace Process-Support Meeting" on November 25th?
A: We are pleased to see the progress made at the "Sri Lanka Peace Process-Support Meeting" in Oslo and appreciate the vigorous efforts made by the relevant parties and the international community. As a friend of Sri Lanka, China sincerely hopes that its internal peace process will continue to make progress.
Q: Regarding Russian President Putin's upcoming visit to China, what is its significance to the development of Sino-Russian relations?
A: At the invitation of President Jiang Zemin, President Putin of the Russian Federation will visit China from December 1st to 3rd. The Chinese leaders have meetings and talks with him. The two heads of state will have a comprehensive review over the successful experiences of the development of the Sino-Russian relations in the past decade, and make a strategic plan for the growth of the bilateral relations in the future. The two sides will also focus on the key areas and fields for long-term mutually-beneficial cooperation and have an in-depth and wide-ranging exchange of views on major international issues of common interest. It is my belief that President Putin's visit will greatly push forward the Sino-Russian relations.
Q: During President Putin's visit to China, will the two heads of state discuss the issue of South Asia, especially the Indian-Pakistan conflicts? What role will China and Russia play in the peaceful resolution of the tension in India and Pakistan?
A: China and Russia are both countries of major bearing upon the world. The two leaders will have a wide-ranging exchange of views on international issues during their meetings. As for the specifics, I may update you after the meetings and talks are concluded.
Q: What are the main topics of President Putin's visit? Will the two sides reach consensus on the joint border patrol?
A: As I indicated, during President Putin's visit to China, the two sides will exchange views on the bilateral relations and major international issues of common interest. As for the specifics of the Sino-Russian relations, we will brief you after the meetings and talks. I am not aware of the specific topics so far.
Q: The UN weapons inspectors have completed their first day's task. What is the comment of the Chinese side? Has Iraq asked China to send experts to join the group?
A: We have also seen the relevant report. The UN weapons inspectors have concluded their first day of inspection smoothly, marking a good beginning. It is our hope that the UN weapons inspectors will continue their work smoothly and effectively, and that the relevant parties will continue to strictly abide by the relevant UNSC resolutions.
Regarding your second question, upon the request of the United Nations, China has expressed its willingness to send experts to join the UN weapons inspection in Iraq. The two sides are having negotiations for the implementation of the specific arrangement.
Q: How do you evaluate the "Sri Lanka Peace Process-Support Meeting" on November 25th?
A: We are pleased to see the progress made at the "Sri Lanka Peace Process-Support Meeting" in Oslo and appreciate the vigorous efforts made by the relevant parties and the international community. As a friend of Sri Lanka, China sincerely hopes that its internal peace process will continue to make progress.
Q: Regarding Russian President Putin's upcoming visit to China, what is its significance to the development of Sino-Russian relations?
A: At the invitation of President Jiang Zemin, President Putin of the Russian Federation will visit China from December 1st to 3rd. The Chinese leaders have meetings and talks with him. The two heads of state will have a comprehensive review over the successful experiences of the development of the Sino-Russian relations in the past decade, and make a strategic plan for the growth of the bilateral relations in the future. The two sides will also focus on the key areas and fields for long-term mutually-beneficial cooperation and have an in-depth and wide-ranging exchange of views on major international issues of common interest. It is my belief that President Putin's visit will greatly push forward the Sino-Russian relations.
Q: During President Putin's visit to China, will the two heads of state discuss the issue of South Asia, especially the Indian-Pakistan conflicts? What role will China and Russia play in the peaceful resolution of the tension in India and Pakistan?
A: China and Russia are both countries of major bearing upon the world. The two leaders will have a wide-ranging exchange of views on international issues during their meetings. As for the specifics, I may update you after the meetings and talks are concluded.
Q: What are the main topics of President Putin's visit? Will the two sides reach consensus on the joint border patrol?
A: As I indicated, during President Putin's visit to China, the two sides will exchange views on the bilateral relations and major international issues of common interest. As for the specifics of the Sino-Russian relations, we will brief you after the meetings and talks. I am not aware of the specific topics so far.
Q: The UN weapons inspectors have completed their first day's task. What is the comment of the Chinese side? Has Iraq asked China to send experts to join the group?
A: We have also seen the relevant report. The UN weapons inspectors have concluded their first day of inspection smoothly, marking a good beginning. It is our hope that the UN weapons inspectors will continue their work smoothly and effectively, and that the relevant parties will continue to strictly abide by the relevant UNSC resolutions.
Regarding your second question, upon the request of the United Nations, China has expressed its willingness to send experts to join the UN weapons inspection in Iraq. The two sides are having negotiations for the implementation of the specific arrangement.