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Ukraine values relationship with China: President

Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma said in Kiev on Thursday relations with China constitute a very special status in Ukraine's foreign affairs.

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Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma said in Kiev on Thursday relations with China constitute a very special status in Ukraine's foreign affairs.

Speaking on receiving credentials from Yao Peisheng, China's new ambassador to Ukraine, Kuchma said his country regards China as a trustworthy and reliable partner.

He thanked China for its consistent stance of respecting the sovereign and territorial integrity of Ukraine and never interfering in Ukraine's internal affairs.

At present, Ukraine and China enjoy a very good relationship, without any political disputes or any outstanding issues, Kuchma said. The two countries backed each other in a series of major issues and international affairs with mutual understanding.

On the Taiwan issue, He stressed Ukraine will continue to adhere to the one-China policy and to firmly support China's reunification cause.

Ukraine hoped to tap potentials in its cooperation with China in trade, technology, education, culture and tourism.

Ukraine also hoped to enhance consultation and coordination with China in the United Nations and other international agencies.

For his part, Chinese Ambassador Yao said Kuchma was an old friend of the Chinese people and had made important contributions to the establishment and development of relations between the two countries.

He conveyed regards and best wishes from Chinese President Hu Jintao to Kuchma, saying that the Chinese new leadership, led by President Hu, valued the development of relations with Ukraine.

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