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SYDNEY –
Chinese President Hu Jintao expressed elation Sunday over the Philippines’
sustained economic development and wished the country continuing success
under the leadership of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
In his
opening greeting to President Arroyo at the start of their bilateral talks
at the sidelines of the ongoing Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
Leaders’ meeting here, Hu expressed confidence that the Philippines “will
achieve success“ in nation building.
“As your
friendly neighbor, I am happy over the Philippines’ sustained economic
development and great achievement in nation-building,” Hu told the
President.
Hu was
referring to the Philippines’ uninterrupted growth the last six years under
President Arroyo, bannered by the 7.5 percent second quarter growth this
year, the fastest annual pace in two decades.
The
President, in turn, thanked Hu for the opportunity he granted for the talks,
saying she appreciates very much China’s concern over the Philippines.
“We take
great pride that China has given much attention to the Philippines,” she
told Hu.
The Chinese
president said he was happy to see President Arroyo again in Sydney since
his state visit to the Philippines in 2005.
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09 Sept 2007 |
