CHINA-EGYPT RELATIONS UPGRADED

Regarding China-Egypt relations, the Chinese foreign minister said that Premier Wen's trip has yielded fruitful results and laid a solid foundation to further friendly cooperation between China and Egypt.

Egypt, as a major country both in the African continent and the Middle East region, carries great weight on both areas, Yang said.

During his trip, the Chinese premier met separately with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Prime Minister Ahmed Nazef, he said.

Both sides agreed to keep high-level visits and continue to enhance cooperation in fields of trade, infrastructure, energy, finance, culture and climate change so as to contribute more to world's harmony and sustainable development.

UNDERSTANDING OF CHINA ENHANCED

On cultural perspective, Yang said the Chinese premier values his communication with the media and people in the country he visits.

Wen attended the press conference on the sidelines of this year's forum meeting and expounded China's diplomatic principles and foreign policies toward Africa, which Yang said told of the facts, enhanced understandings and cleaned up questions.

At the press conference, Wen noted that China offered its aid to Africa without any political conditions, Yang said.

Wen's easy-going style has brought China and Africa closer, and deepened understanding and friendship between the Chinese and Egyptian people, Yang added, expressing confidence for bright future on China-Egypt, China-Arab and China-Africa relations.