Bilateral Relations: China, Malawi enhance ties

Xinhua reports Chinese President Hu Jintao has held talks in Beijing with Malawian President Bingu wa Mutharika, who said his visit had unveiled a new chapter for enhancing bilateral ties.

The two countries established diplomatic ties in December last year. "This not only meets the fundamental interests of both countries and the two peoples, but also contributes to regional and world peace, stability and development," said Hu.

Mutharika said he was in China for friendship and cooperation, and expected to get support and cooperation from China for Malawi's poverty relief and development cause.

In response, Hu said the Chinese government was willing to develop long-term and healthy cooperative ties with Malawi on the basis of the one-China policy and the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.