A reception was held here Friday to mark the 35th anniversary of
the resumption of diplomatic ties between China and Benin.
Feng Zuoku, vice president of the Chinese People's Association
for Friendship with Foreign Countries, said China and Benin had
witnessed smooth development of bilateral relations since resuming
diplomatic ties in 1972.
The two nations increased mutual understanding and trust and
made fruitful cooperation in various fields, Feng said, extending
appreciation to the Beninese government's unswerving adherence to
the one-China policy.
Feng said China was ready to work with Benin and other African
nations to push for the bilateral relations.
Beninese ambassador to China Sedozan Jean-Claude Apithy said
Benin and China had enjoyed satisfying and smooth growth of
bilateral relations in the past 35 years.
He said the two nations witnessed frequent high level visits and
fruitful cooperation in economy and trade. The ambassador also
expressed appreciation for China's help to Benin.
(Xinhua News Agency December 28, 2007)
