China supports sovereignty of Kenya

Written By:PPS,    Posted: Thu, Jan 27, 2011

President Mwai Kibaki recieves the Chines Ambassador to Kenya HE Liu Guangyuan

The Chinese government fully supports the integrity and sovereignty of Kenya and is opposed to interference of her internal affairs by external forces, the Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Liu Guangyuan has said.

Mr Guangyuan also supported Kenya's cause for peace and harmonious co-existence of ethnic communities observing that justice must go hand in hand with reconciliation of the Kenyan people.

The Ambassador made the remarks Thursday when he paid a courtesy call on President Mwai Kibaki at his Harambee House office.

The Envoy expressed his government's satisfaction with Kenya/China bilateral cooperation reassuring of China's continued assistance in infrastructural development under the Forum for China-Africa cooperation (FOCAC).

He acknowledged the positive efforts Kenya and IGAD have made in restoration of peace and stability in the horn of Africa.

On the drought affecting parts of the country, the Ambassador expressed his government's willingness to provide relief assistance to the affected Kenyans.

During the talks, Mr. Guangyuan conveyed to President Kibaki the China Lunar year greetings from President Jintau.

On his part, President Kibaki conveyed warm greetings and best wishes to the President of China Hu Jintao and the people of China on the memorable occasion marking the beginning of the Chinese Lunar year.

The Head of State noted," As you celebrate this important day in your country's calendar, it is my desire that the friendly relations existing between our two countries be further enhanced for the mutual benefit of our two peoples".

The President noted with satisfaction the strong bond of friendship and bilateral cooperation existing between Kenya and China since independence, terming China a dependable development partner.

The talks were attended by Foreign Affairs Assistant Minister Richard Onyoka and Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet Amb. Francis Muthaura among other senior Kenya and Chinese government officials.