Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong met in Beijing Tuesday with Kenyan Foreign Minister Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka.

Zeng said that China and Kenya have enjoyed long-term friendship, and the bilateral relations have developed smoothly since the two countries forged diplomatic ties 40 years ago.

He said China is satisfied with the fruitful cooperation between the two countries in the political, economic and cultural fields, as well as in dealing with international affairs.

He expressed gratitude for the Kenyan government's adherence to the one-China policy and its support to China's reunification cause.

Zeng said that the Chinese government treasures the traditional friendship with Kenya, and is ready to further the cooperation with Kenya.

Musyoka conveyed the greetings from Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki to Chinese President Hu Jintao and Vice President Zeng Qinghong.

He said that the Kenyan new government attaches importance to its relations with China, hoping to further the exchanges and cooperation between the two countries in all fields.

He reiterated that the Kenyan new government will abide by the One-China principle, and supports China's reunification cause.

He welcomed more Chinese enterprises to invest in Kenya.
 
(Xinhua News Agency September 10, 2003)