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China, Ethiopia pledge closer ties

Xinhua, April 7, 2015 Adjust font size:

China's top political advisor, Yu Zhengsheng, met with Speaker of the Ethiopian House of Federation Kassa Tekleberhan in Beijing on Tuesday, vowing more effective cooperation between the two countries.

Yu, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), hailed the development of China-Ethiopia ties since they were officially forged 45 years ago, citing frequent high-level exchanges, enhanced political trust and cooperation in various areas.

The CPPCC values its exchanges and cooperation with the Ethiopian House of Federation, he said, vowing joint efforts with the country to cement personnel exchanges and share experience.

Kassa said he appreciated China's assistance to Ethiopia over the years, pledging to consolidate understanding and friendship between the two countries, and facilitate cooperation in various areas.

It is Kassa's first China visit since he took his current post in October of 2010. Besides Beijing, he will also visit South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Guangdong Province. Endi