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China-Namibia ties strong: Hu

Bilateral trade rising steadily

WINDHOEK (Namibia): Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived in Namibia's capital Windhoek on Monday, kicking off his state visit to the southern African country.

In Windhoek, Mr. Hu will hold talks with his Namibian counterpart Hifikepunye Pohamba on strengthening bilateral ties. In a written statement released at the airport upon his arrival, Mr. Hu said that Namibia is one of the youngest countries in Africa. The Namibian people, hardworking, talented and full of vitality, won national independence in 1990 through arduous struggles and have since achieved great success in national development.

``From the very beginning of Namibia's national liberation struggle, the Chinese and Namibian peoples have sympathised with and supported each other, forging a profound friendship,'' he said. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties 17 years ago, the relationship between China and Namibia has been growing steadily, with fruitful cooperation in the political, economic, education, public health, cultural and other fields, he said.

``I look forward to having an in-depth exchange of views with the Namibian leaders on the bilateral relationship, the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and other major issues of mutual interest,'' he said.

Since China and Namibia forged diplomatic relations in 1990, the two countries have witnessed steady development of friendly cooperation with bilateral trade growing constantly. According to figures from the Chinese embassy in Namibia, two-way trade hit $240 millions during 2006. — Xinhua

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