September 11, 2009 - 19:51 AMT
China ready to strengthen and broaden cooperation with Armenia
During his visit to China, RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan met with PRC Vice President Xi Jinping. Touching upon development of Bilateral ties, Chinese official attached importance to enhanced political trust, exchange in trade-economic, educational and cultural spheres, as well as maintenance of effective coordination in international and regional affairs. Xi Jinping stressed that China focused much attention on developing ties with Armenia as a friendly state and partner. PRC Vice Chair expressed willingness to broaden cooperation with Armenia for raising interstate relations to new level.

Nalbandyan in turn announced that Armenia gave top priority to its relations with China and would pursue one-China policy, supporting the country's peaceful reunification process. Armenian FM also expressed hopes for enhanced cooperation and exchange in political, trade-economic and transport spheres, Sinkhua news agency reports.