China, Ethiopia Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties

  2010-12-16 20:57:29     Xinhua      Web Editor: Yu 

China and Ethiopia celebrated their 40th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations at a reception in Beijing Thursday.

Bilateral cooperation in such sectors as trade, education and public health has been deepened over the past 40 years, said Jing Dunquan, vice president of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.

He applauded the Ethiopian government's firm adherence to the one-China policy as well as its support to China on issues involving China's core interests.

Ethiopian Ambassador to China Hailekiros Gessesse said its government and people appreciated China's help in building a series of agricultural and infrastructure projects in Ethiopia.

He added that the two nations should take this opportunity to boost bilateral cooperation to a higher level.

China and Ethiopia forged diplomatic ties on Nov. 24, 1970.