Chinese President Hu Jintao met with Niger Prime Minister Hama Amadou in the Great Hall of the People on Friday.

President Hu Jintao meets Nigerian Prime Minister Hama Amadou (L) in Beijing August 8, 2003. Amadou is in China for an official visit until August 11. [Reuters]

Hu said Sino-Nigerian relations have developed rapidly since the two countries restored diplomatic ties in 1996. Niger President Mamadou Tandja has attached particular importance to developing relations with China since he came into power, thus strengthening the traditional friendship of the two countries, Hu said.

Hu expressed appreciation for the adherence of the Niger Government to the "one-China'' policy, and its support on the Taiwan and human rights issues, saying that China is ready to further the two nations' bilateral ties based on the principles of mutual trust and sincere co-operation.

Hu praised the Niger Government for its contribution to safeguarding national unity and regional peace and stability, and promoting the country's economy and social stability under the leadership of President Tandja.

On the situation in Africa, Hu said the Second Summit of the African Union held successfully last month is a milestone for Africa's development. China will continue to support the African Union and make efforts to build up a long-term and stable partnership of equality and mutual benefit.

Hama delivered Hu a letter from President Tandja, expressing his wishes to further develop relations between Niger and China.

Hama said that Niger values the relations with China, and will adhere to the "one-China'' policy.

He said China's achievements are encouraging Niger, which has always supported China's development.

He also expressed his hope that China's development will help build a just and reasonable international political and economic order.

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